US Bridges

W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-0.28-SD · Structure no. 57 0521F

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,123 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW52-S5 Connector
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-052-0.28-SD
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.83818, -117.23475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2017)
Projected traffic25,123 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 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 2025.

How much traffic does W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W52-S5 Connector over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.