US Bridges

S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-9.40-NATC · Structure no. 57 0946F

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,458 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,064 by 2040. The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E54 Connector
CrossesI 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt
Location11-SD-005-9.40-NATC
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.65082, -117.10139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,458 ft (444.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,064 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt built?

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

What condition is S5-E54 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt?

The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E54 Connector over I 5 Sweetwater Mtdb Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.