US Bridges

W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.84 · Structure no. 57 0754F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,792 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW54-N805 Connector
CrossesSweetwater RD
Location11-SD-054-1.84
RouteState Highway 54
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.66079, -117.07542
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2020)
Projected traffic14,792 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD built?

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

What condition is W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W54-N805 Connector over Sweetwater RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.