US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R32.77-SD · Structure no. 57 1028F

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
915 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,707 by 2047. The structure is 915 ft (278.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesCarmel Valley Road
Location11-SD-005-R32.77-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.93004, -117.24144
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length915 ft (278.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2020)
Projected traffic30,707 by 2047
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road 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 Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road?

The structure is 915 ft (278.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Carmel Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.