US Bridges

Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R0.31-SD · Structure no. 57 0837

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino De LA Plaza 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,912 by 2040. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino De LA Plaza
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R0.31-SD
RouteCity Street S0449
Coordinates32.54409, -117.03291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2020)
Projected traffic30,912 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Camino De LA Plaza 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Camino De LA Plaza over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.