US Bridges

S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R30.81-ESD · Structure no. 57 1232K

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS5-VALLEY Pkwy
CrossesEscondido Fld Cntrl Chnl
Location11-SD-015-R30.81-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.11736, -117.10079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S5-VALLEY Pkwy over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.