Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R62.08-OCN · Structure no. 57 0585L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD 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 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,507 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 68 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD 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 Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Las Pulgas RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.