US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.77-SD · Structure no. 57 0482L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 73,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,069 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSassafras Street
Location11-SD-005-R17.77-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.73697, -117.17629
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,500 (2020)
Projected traffic87,069 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Sassafras Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Sassafras 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street carry?

About 73,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.