US Bridges

Genesee Ave over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R29.46-SD · Structure no. 57 1224

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,877
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Genesee Ave over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 29,877 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,914 by 2047. The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long and 156 ft wide.

CarriesGenesee Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R29.46-SD
RouteCity Street 0S115
Coordinates32.88712, -117.22773
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length343 ft (104.6 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,877 (2020)
Projected traffic36,914 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure10
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 Genesee Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Ave 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 Genesee Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 29,877 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.