US Bridges

S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R30.50L-SD · Structure no. 57 1069F

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,428 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,518 by 2047. The structure is 3,428 ft (1,045 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-S805 Connector
CrossesI-5 I-805 & Local Roads
Location11-SD-005-R30.50L-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.90022, -117.22031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 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 spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,428 ft (1,045 m)
Longest span264 ft (80.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2020)
Projected traffic22,518 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads?

The structure is 3,428 ft (1,045 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S5-S805 Connector over I-5 I-805 & Local Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.