Birmingham DR over Route 5
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R39.83-ENTS · Structure no. 57 0529
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,023
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birmingham DR over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Birmingham DR over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,711 by 2047. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birmingham DR over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birmingham DR over Route 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Birmingham DR over Route 5 carry?
About 6,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Birmingham DR over Route 5?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Birmingham DR over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.