L Street over Interstate 5
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-6.81-CHV · Structure no. 57 0709
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L Street over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying L Street over Interstate 5 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 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 L Street over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is L Street over Interstate 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does L Street over Interstate 5 carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is L Street over Interstate 5?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns L Street over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.