US Bridges

Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-6.98-SD · Structure no. 57 0927

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
438 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,279 by 2043. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesKearny Villa Road
CrossesState Route 52 & Ramps
Location11-SD-052-6.98-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.8417, -117.12798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2014)
Projected traffic32,279 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny Villa Road over State Route 52 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.