US Bridges

E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-3.34-SD · Structure no. 57 0752G

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,677 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE52-S805 Connector
CrossesSan Clemente Creek
Location11-SD-052-3.34-SD
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.84672, -117.17953
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2013)
Projected traffic18,677 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek 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 E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E52-S805 Connector over San Clemente Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.