Interstate 5 over Laurel Street
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.21-SD · Structure no. 57 0455
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 156,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Laurel Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Laurel 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 156,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 297,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Street carry?
About 156,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Laurel Street?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Laurel Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.