US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Noell Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R18.53-SD · Structure no. 57 0547

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Noell Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Noell Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,081 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesNoell Street
Location11-SD-005-R18.53-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.7443, -117.18584
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2020)
Projected traffic206,081 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Noell Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Noell 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 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Noell Street carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Noell Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Noell Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.