Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R63.78-OCN · Structure no. 57 0587R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,507 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra 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 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Nctd BNSF & AMTRAK Scrra?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.