Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R30.44L-SD · Structure no. 57 0513L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 800 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY 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 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,797 by 2047. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 95 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY carry?
About 74,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.