US Bridges

N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R54.06-OCN · Structure no. 57 0715G

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2045. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-W76 Connector
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
Location11-SD-005-R54.06-OCN
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.20633, -117.38406
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River built?

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

What condition is N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N5-W76 Connector over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.