US Bridges

Interstate 5 over India Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.28-SD · Structure no. 57 0454

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over India Street is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 5 over India Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,540 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesIndia Street
Location11-SD-005-R17.28-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.73174, -117.17137
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2020)
Projected traffic255,540 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Interstate 5 over India Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Interstate 5 over India Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over India Street carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over India Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over India Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.