US Bridges

N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-23.60-SD · Structure no. 57 0707G

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,431 by 2042. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN805-W52 Connector
CrossesSR 52 San Clemente Crk
Location11-SD-805-23.60-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.84735, -117.17651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2020)
Projected traffic16,431 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N805-W52 Connector over SR 52 San Clemente Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.