US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R10.39-NATC · Structure no. 57 0464R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,466 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
Crosses19th Street
Location11-SD-005-R10.39-NATC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.6649, -117.10965
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2020)
Projected traffic117,466 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over 19th Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over 19th 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over 19th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.