US Bridges

W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.93-CHV · Structure no. 57 0747F

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,256 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2045. The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW54-S805 Connector
CrossesRtes 805 & 54 Cons River
Location11-SD-054-1.93-CHV
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates32.65598, -117.07301
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,256 ft (382.8 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River?

The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W54-S805 Connector over Rtes 805 & 54 Cons River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.