US Bridges

S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R18.28-SD · Structure no. 57 0546K

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

About this bridge

S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,608 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-KETTNER Blvd of
CrossesWashington Street
Location11-SD-005-R18.28-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.74213, -117.18252
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 24 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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 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 S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street built?

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

What condition is S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street carry?

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

How long is S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-KETTNER Blvd of over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.