US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R30.43R-SD · Structure no. 57 0513R

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
670 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB 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 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 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesSorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY
Location11-SD-005-R30.43R-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.90042, -117.22407
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2020)
Projected traffic111,797 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB 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 NB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY 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 Interstate 5 NB 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 NB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Sorrento Vly Crk BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.