US Bridges

N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R32.87-SD · Structure no. 57 0990G

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
527 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,461 by 2047. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN5-E56 Connector
CrossesCarmel Valley RD EB
Location11-SD-005-R32.87-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.93147, -117.2398
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic47,461 by 2047
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB 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 2025.

How much traffic does N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N5-E56 Connector over Carmel Valley RD EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.