US Bridges

Cockleburr Oc over Route 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R58.13-OCN · Structure no. 57 0584

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockleburr Oc over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cockleburr Oc over Route 5 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCockleburr Oc
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R58.13-OCN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.25348, -117.42336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Cockleburr Oc over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Cockleburr Oc over Route 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cockleburr Oc over Route 5 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cockleburr Oc over Route 5?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cockleburr Oc over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.