Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River
PoorSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R54.04-OCN · Structure no. 57 0713R
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 681 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,500 by 2045. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River carry?
About 78,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River?
The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over San Luis Rey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.