US Bridges

Requeza Street over Route 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R41.18-ENTS · Structure no. 57 0532

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Requeza Street over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Requeza Street 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,272 by 2047. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRequeza Street
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R41.18-ENTS
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.04348, -117.28616
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic18,272 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Requeza Street over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Requeza Street over Route 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 Requeza Street over Route 5 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Requeza Street over Route 5?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Requeza Street over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.