US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R53.91-OCN · Structure no. 57 0704L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,586 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesState Route 76
Location11-SD-005-R53.91-OCN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.20448, -117.3829
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2020)
Projected traffic104,586 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76 carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over State Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.