US Bridges

Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R40.12 · Structure no. 57 0530

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 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 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 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,547 by 2047. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMackinnon Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R40.12
RouteCounty Highway 0S342
Coordinates33.0293, -117.27725
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2020)
Projected traffic10,547 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 Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mackinnon Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.