Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.77-SD · Structure no. 57 0482R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,500
- 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 71,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 71,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Sassafras Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.