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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0424

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R15.32-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 209K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over B Street.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 71/100. 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 1963 and is now 63 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 209,000 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing B Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
71/100
71
Condition Score
209K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
19.8m
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
B Street
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-005-R15.32-Sd
Year Built
1963
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
209,000
Lanes
12
Length
19.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0424

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 63-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-R15.32-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over B Street with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 209K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 19.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (71/100) 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-R15.32-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.717778, -117.147386

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 71/100 (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 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 209K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 19.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R15.32-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-R15.32-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over B Street. Its coordinates are 32.717778, -117.147386. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over B Street. The bridge is 19.8 meters long and was built in 1963.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.