INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R48.68-Cbd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of C (44/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 222K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
INTERSTATE 5 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 44/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
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 222,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Agua Hedionda 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-R48.68-Cbd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Agua Hedionda Lagoon with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 222K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, the structure spans 58.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (44/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 44/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 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 222K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 58.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R48.68-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-R48.68-Cbd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Its coordinates are 33.144044, -117.333289. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The bridge is 58.2 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.