US Bridges

N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R14.64-SD · Structure no. 57 0449S

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,433 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-19th ST Off-Rmp
Crosses19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp
Location11-SD-005-R14.64-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.70794, -117.14717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2020)
Projected traffic21,433 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp built?

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

What condition is N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N5-19th ST Off-Rmp over 19th STREET-N5 On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.