US Bridges

E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue

Poor

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.83 · Structure no. 57 0949F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE&W54-N805 Connect
CrossesEuclid Avenue
Location11-SD-054-1.83
RouteState Highway 54
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.6631, -117.07807
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns E&W54-N805 Connect over Euclid Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.