US Bridges

17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R14.64-SD · Structure no. 57 0450K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries17th ST-S5 On-Ramp
CrossesS5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP
Location11-SD-005-R14.64-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.70791, -117.14797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,728 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 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP built?

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

What condition is 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP 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 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST-S5 On-Ramp over S5-17th ST 0FF-RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.