US Bridges

E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.81 · Structure no. 57 0745G

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,666 by 2041. The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE54-N805 Connector
CrossesRtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater
Location11-SD-054-1.81
RouteState Highway 54
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.65793, -117.07625
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,305 ft (397.8 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2020)
Projected traffic14,666 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater carry?

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

How long is E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater?

The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E54-N805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Sweetwater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.