US Bridges

Gilman Drive over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R28.70-SD · Structure no. 57 1084

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilman Drive over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilman Drive over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,471 by 2047. The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesGilman Drive
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R28.70-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.87602, -117.22882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.9 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2020)
Projected traffic20,471 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Gilman Drive over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilman Drive over Interstate 5 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 Gilman Drive over Interstate 5 carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilman Drive over Interstate 5?

The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Gilman Drive over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.