US Bridges

N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-28.30-SD · Structure no. 57 1070G

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,175 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,175 ft (358 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN805-N5 Connector
CrossesSorrento Valley Blvd
Location11-SD-805-28.30-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.90232, -117.22138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
Structure length1,175 ft (358 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2020)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd?

The structure is 1,175 ft (358 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N805-N5 Connector over Sorrento Valley Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.