US Bridges

S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R20.08-SD · Structure no. 57 0567F

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,176 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,513 by 2040. The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E8 Connector Rp
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB
Location11-SD-005-R20.08-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.75965, -117.20102
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,176 ft (358.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic34,513 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB 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 S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB?

The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E8 Connector Rp over UP RR AMTRAK I 5 I 8 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.