US Bridges

S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-8.84 · Structure no. 57 0746F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,865 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS805-E54 Connector
CrossesState Route 54
Location11-SD-805-8.84
RouteInterstate 805
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.65799, -117.0751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic13,865 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54 built?

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

What condition is S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S805-E54 Connector over State Route 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.