W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-0.01L-NATC · Structure no. 57 0845F
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,872 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,841
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 23,841 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,707 by 2045. The structure is 1,872 ft (570.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt 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-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt carry?
About 23,841 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt?
The structure is 1,872 ft (570.6 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns W54-S5 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.