Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R45.57-CBD · Structure no. 57 0555
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5 carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Poinsettia Lane over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.