US Bridges

LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R28.43-SD · Structure no. 57 0525

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 63,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,129 by 2047. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA Jolla Village R
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R28.43-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.87185, -117.22962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,320 (2020)
Projected traffic64,129 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5 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 LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5 carry?

About 63,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns LA Jolla Village R over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.