US Bridges

W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-6.81-SD · Structure no. 57 0963F

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,508 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,671 by 2043. The structure is 1,508 ft (459.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW52-S163 Connector
CrossesSR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn
Location11-SD-052-6.81-SD
RouteState Highway 52
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84108, -117.13421
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,508 ft (459.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,671 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn built?

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

What condition is W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn 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 W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn?

The structure is 1,508 ft (459.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W52-S163 Connector over SR 52 SR 163 15-W52 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.