Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon
PoorSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R44.56-CBD · Structure no. 57 0459R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 98,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,500 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon carry?
About 98,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Batiquitos Lagoon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.