US Bridges

28th Street over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R13.39-SD · Structure no. 57 0441

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Street over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 28th Street over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,912 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28th Street
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R13.39-SD
RouteCity Street 0S235
Coordinates32.69466, -117.13373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2020)
Projected traffic30,912 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Street over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Street over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Street over Interstate 5 carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 28th Street over Interstate 5?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Street over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.