Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R38.40-ENTS · Structure no. 57 1249
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 559 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 247,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 247,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405,333 by 2047. The structure is 559 ft (170.5 m) long and 290 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon carry?
About 247,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon?
The structure is 559 ft (170.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 290 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.