Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R32.72-SD · Structure no. 57 1062
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek 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 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 282,125 by 2040. The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek carry?
About 203,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek?
The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.