US Bridges

S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-9.00 · Structure no. 57 0792K

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E ST Off Ramp
CrossesW54-S5 Connector Ramp
Location11-SD-005-9.00
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.64524, -117.10251
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp 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 S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E ST Off Ramp over W54-S5 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.