US Bridges

S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R18.20-SD · Structure no. 57 0545K

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,608 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-KETTNER Offramp
CrossesHancock ST-S5 On-Ramp
Location11-SD-005-R18.20-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.7414, -117.18133
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2020)
Projected traffic20,608 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp built?

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

What condition is S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-KETTNER Offramp over Hancock ST-S5 On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.