US Bridges

Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R34.13-SD · Structure no. 57 0487

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,709
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 45,709 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,061 by 2047. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Mar Heights RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R34.13-SD
RouteCity Street 0S335
Coordinates32.94969, -117.24412
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,709 (2020)
Projected traffic63,061 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Mar Heights RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 45,709 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Del Mar Heights RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.