US Bridges

N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R10.75-NATC · Structure no. 57 0468S

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
565 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2040. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp
CrossesMtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic
Location11-SD-005-R10.75-NATC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.66952, -117.11107
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 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic 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 N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N5-PLAZA Bl Offrmp over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv RR Civic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.