Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R30.65L-SD · Structure no. 57 0511L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,797 by 2047. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek carry?
About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Sbnd Interstate 5 over Los Penasquitos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.