US Bridges

Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R20.82-SD · Structure no. 57 0607

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
836 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 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 39,590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,520 by 2040. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSea World DR
CrossesBNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5
Location11-SD-005-R20.82-SD
RouteCity Street 0S114
Coordinates32.76966, -117.20694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length836 ft (254.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,590 (2020)
Projected traffic51,520 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5 built?

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

What condition is Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5 carry?

About 39,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5?

The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Sea World DR over BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt I 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.