US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R19.41-SD · Structure no. 57 0549

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,773 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
212,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,102 by 2040. The structure is 1,773 ft (540.4 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesPacific Rosecrans Lrt
Location11-SD-005-R19.41-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.75246, -117.19805
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,773 ft (540.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2020)
Projected traffic244,102 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Pacific Rosecrans Lrt built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt carry?

About 212,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt?

The structure is 1,773 ft (540.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.