Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R46.60-CBD · Structure no. 57 0687
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 222,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,297 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek carry?
About 222,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Las Encinas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.