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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0549

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R19.41-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 212K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt.

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 1967 and is now 59 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 212,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Pacific Rosecrans Lrt. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
66/100
66
Condition Score
212K
Daily Traffic
1967
Year Built
540.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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
Pacific Rosecrans Lrt
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-005-R19.41-Sd
Year Built
1967
Age
59 years
Daily Traffic
212,000
Lanes
10
Length
540.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0549

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 59-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-005-R19.41-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 212K vehicles per day. Built in 1967, the structure spans 540.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-005-R19.41-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.752456, -117.198053

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 212K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 540.4 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 11-Sd-005-R19.41-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-R19.41-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt. Its coordinates are 32.752456, -117.198053. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Pacific Rosecrans Lrt. The bridge is 540.4 meters long and was built in 1967.

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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.