US Bridges

W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-0.37-SD · Structure no. 57 0522F

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

About this bridge

W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose 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 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW52-S5 Connector
CrossesMtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose
Location11-SD-052-0.37-SD
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.83892, -117.23373
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2017)
Projected traffic25,123 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose built?

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

What condition is W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose 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 Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose carry?

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

How long is W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W52-S5 Connector over Mtdb BNSF RY AMTRAK Rose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.