US Bridges

Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R32.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0991S

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
565 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2047. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarmel MTN-N5 on
CrossesCarmel Valley RD
Location11-SD-005-R32.88-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.93148, -117.24019
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,328 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD built?

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

What condition is Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD 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 Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel MTN-N5 on over Carmel Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.