Mission Bay DR over Route 5
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R23.93-SD · Structure no. 57 0457
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 609 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Bay DR over Route 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Bay DR over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,236 by 2047. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mission Bay DR over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mission Bay DR over Route 5 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Mission Bay DR over Route 5 carry?
About 22,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mission Bay DR over Route 5?
The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Bay DR over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.