Brooks ST over Route 5
PoorSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R52.83-OCN · Structure no. 57 0701
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks ST over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brooks ST over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,157 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Brooks ST over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooks ST over Route 5 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Brooks ST over Route 5 carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Brooks ST over Route 5?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks ST over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.