US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Vine Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.99-SD · Structure no. 57 0544L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Vine Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Vine Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 71,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesVine Street
Location11-SD-005-R17.99-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.73949, -117.1785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,500 (2020)
Projected traffic125,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 over Vine Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Vine Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Vine Street carry?

About 71,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Vine Street?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Vine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.