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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0425

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R15.25-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 208K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over C 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 1962 and is now 64 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 208,000 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing C Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
71/100
71
Condition Score
208K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
21.6m
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
C Street
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-005-R15.25-Sd
Year Built
1962
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
208,000
Lanes
11
Length
21.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0425

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 64-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-R15.25-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over C Street with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 208K vehicles per day. Built in 1962, the structure spans 21.6 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-R15.25-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.716731, -117.147333

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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 1962, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 208K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 21.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R15.25-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-R15.25-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over C Street. Its coordinates are 32.716731, -117.147333. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over C Street. The bridge is 21.6 meters long and was built in 1962.

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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.