US Bridges

LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R44.07-CBD · Structure no. 57 0460

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 30,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,403 by 2045. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 106 ft wide.

CarriesLA Costa Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R44.07-CBD
RouteCounty Highway 0S347
Coordinates33.08403, -117.29846
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,151 (2020)
Projected traffic37,403 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is LA Costa Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 30,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns LA Costa Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.