US Bridges

N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-9.12 · Structure no. 57 0964G

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,937 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN163-E52 Connector
CrossesE52 to I-15 Ramp
Location11-SD-163-9.12
RouteState Highway 163
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84068, -117.13282
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,937 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp built?

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

What condition is N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N163-E52 Connector over E52 to I-15 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.