INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R50.94-Cbd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 197K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Buena Vista Lagoon.
INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 66/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1953 and is now 73 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 197,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Buena Vista Lagoon. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 5 is a 73-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-R50.94-Cbd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Buena Vista Lagoon with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 197K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, the structure spans 31.4 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
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 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 197K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 31.4 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R50.94-Cbd, 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-R50.94-Cbd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Buena Vista Lagoon. Its coordinates are 33.173928, -117.348597. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Buena Vista Lagoon. The bridge is 31.4 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1970.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.