Sweetwater RD over Route 54
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-2.27-NATC · Structure no. 57 0748
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetwater RD over Route 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweetwater RD over 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,255 by 2045. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetwater RD over Route 54 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater RD over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sweetwater RD over Route 54 carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sweetwater RD over Route 54?
The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater RD over Route 54?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.