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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0489

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R36.27-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (72/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 244K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Via De La Valle.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 72/100. 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 1964 and is now 62 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 244,000 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Via De La Valle. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
72/100
72
Condition Score
244K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
44.1m
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
Via De La Valle
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-005-R36.27-Sd
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
2009
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
244,000
Lanes
12
Length
44.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0489

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 62-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-R36.27-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Via De La Valle with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 244K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, the structure spans 44.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (72/100) 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-R36.27-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.979861, -117.252806

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 72/100 (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 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 244K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 44.1 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R36.27-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-R36.27-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Via De La Valle. Its coordinates are 32.979861, -117.252806. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Via De La Valle. The bridge is 44.1 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 2009.

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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.