US Bridges

J Street over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R14.74-SD · Structure no. 57 0451

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Street over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying J 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,456 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesJ Street
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R14.74-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.70933, -117.14806
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2020)
Projected traffic15,456 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 J Street over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is J 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 J Street over Interstate 5 carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J Street over Interstate 5?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns J Street over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.