US Bridges

Cook Overcrossing over Route 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R58.53-OCN · Structure no. 57 0977

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
473 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Overcrossing over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cook Overcrossing over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2043. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCook Overcrossing
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R58.53-OCN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.25631, -117.42577
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Cook Overcrossing over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Overcrossing over Route 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cook Overcrossing over Route 5 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cook Overcrossing over Route 5?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Overcrossing over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.