US Bridges

Neptune Way over Route 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R53.75-OCN · Structure no. 57 0703

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neptune Way over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neptune Way over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2045. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNeptune Way
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R53.75-OCN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.20284, -117.38077
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Neptune Way over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neptune Way over Route 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Neptune Way over Route 5 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Neptune Way over Route 5?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Neptune Way over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.