US Bridges

Voigt Drive over Interstate 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R29.09-SD · Structure no. 57 0526

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voigt Drive over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Voigt Drive over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,146 by 2047. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVoigt Drive
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R29.09-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.88177, -117.22827
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2020)
Projected traffic23,146 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Voigt Drive over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Voigt Drive 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 Voigt Drive over Interstate 5 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Voigt Drive over Interstate 5?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Voigt Drive over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.