US Bridges

Old Town Ave over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R19.03-SD · Structure no. 57 0548

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,480
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Town Ave over Interstate 5 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 16,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,471 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Town Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R19.03-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74733, -117.19339
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,480 (2020)
Projected traffic25,471 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Town Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Old Town Ave over Interstate 5 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 Old Town Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 16,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Town Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.