US Bridges

Interstate 905 WB over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-905-3.17L-SD · Structure no. 57 0784L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 905 WB over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 905 WB 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 905 WB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-905-3.17L-SD
RouteState Highway 905
Coordinates32.56514, -117.07388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 905 WB over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 905 WB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 905 WB over Interstate 5 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 905 WB over Interstate 5?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 905 WB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.