Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R41.51 · Structure no. 57 0533L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,855 by 2047. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd 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 Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd carry?
About 105,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Encinitas Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.