US Bridges

E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-075-9.03-SD · Structure no. 57 0708F

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
784 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,936 by 2041. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE75-N5 Connector
CrossesRoute 5 & Route 75
Location11-SD-075-9.03-SD
RouteState Highway 75
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.58353, -117.08845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2021)
Projected traffic27,936 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75 carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E75-N5 Connector over Route 5 & Route 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.