US Bridges

S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-3.16-SD · Structure no. 57 0783F

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
891 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E905 Connector
CrossesInterstate 5 Ramps
Location11-SD-005-3.16-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.56584, -117.0727
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length891 ft (271.6 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps built?

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

What condition is S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps?

The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E905 Connector over Interstate 5 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.