US Bridges

S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-0.50-SD · Structure no. 57 0839F

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
558 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S/B 805 Mainline 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2042. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS/B 805 Mainline
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-805-0.50-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.54943, -117.04045
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2020)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5?

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns S/B 805 Mainline over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.