US Bridges

Basilone RD over Route 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R71.38-OCN · Structure no. 57 0570

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basilone RD over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Basilone RD over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,840 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBasilone RD
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R71.38-OCN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.38518, -117.58328
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,240 (2020)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Basilone RD over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basilone RD over Route 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Basilone RD over Route 5 carry?

About 6,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Basilone RD over Route 5?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Basilone RD over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.