US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Washington Street

Good

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

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Washington Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB 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 71,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,069 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesWashington Street
Location11-SD-005-R18.28-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.7425, -117.18192
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,000 (2020)
Projected traffic87,069 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 NB over Washington Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB 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 Interstate 5 NB over Washington Street carry?

About 71,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Washington Street?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.