US Bridges

W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-2.28-SD · Structure no. 57 0744K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW52-GENESEE SB Off
CrossesGenesee Ave
Location11-SD-052-2.28-SD
RouteState Highway 52
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84717, -117.20263
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W52-GENESEE SB Off over Genesee Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.