US Bridges

Interstate 5 over J Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-7.30-CHV · Structure no. 57 0710

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over J Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over J Street 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 159,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesJ Street
Location11-SD-005-7.30-CHV
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.62213, -117.09289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,000 (2020)
Projected traffic248,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 over J Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over J Street 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 Interstate 5 over J Street carry?

About 159,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over J Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over J Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.