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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0246

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1952, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Otay River.

B
66/100
66
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1952
Year Built
51.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Otay River
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd
Year Built
1952
Reconstructed
1973
Age
74 years
Daily Traffic
143,000
Lanes
10
Length
51.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0246

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 74-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Otay River with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1973, the structure spans 51.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.589292, -117.087639

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1973, making it 74 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 51.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd, San Diego County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 5 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 11-Sd-005-5.01-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Otay River. Its coordinates are 32.589292, -117.087639. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Otay River. The bridge is 51.8 meters long and was built in 1952, with reconstruction in 1973.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.