US Bridges

E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-2.50-SD · Structure no. 57 0900Y

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2043. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE52-GENESEE Off&on
CrossesSan Clemente Creek
Location11-SD-052-2.50-SD
RouteState Highway 52
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84491, -117.19959
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2016)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E52-GENESEE Off&on 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-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns E52-GENESEE Off&on over San Clemente Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.