US Bridges

E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.89-CHV · Structure no. 57 0948G

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,600 by 2045. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE54-S805 Connector
CrossesSweetwater River
Location11-SD-054-1.89-CHV
RouteState Highway 54
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.65708, -117.07456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2020)
Projected traffic147,600 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E54-S805 Connector over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.