US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R36.27-SD · Structure no. 57 0489

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 244,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370,694 by 2047. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 156 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesVia De LA Valle
Location11-SD-005-R36.27-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.97986, -117.25281
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 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244,000 (2020)
Projected traffic370,694 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Via De LA Valle built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle 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 Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle carry?

About 244,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Via De LA Valle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.