Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R47.03-CBD · Structure no. 57 0556
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,964
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 52,964 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,761 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Palomar Airport RD 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5 carry?
About 52,964 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Palomar Airport RD over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.