US Bridges

S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R25.95-SD · Structure no. 57 0463F

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,422 by 2040. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS5-E52 Separation
CrossesRTE 5 & W52-S5
Location11-SD-005-R25.95-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.83754, -117.23455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2020)
Projected traffic21,422 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E52 Separation over RTE 5 & W52-S5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.