US Bridges

Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-6.99-SD · Structure no. 57 0965S

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKearny VILLA-E52
CrossesE52-N&S15 Connector Ramp
Location11-SD-052-6.99-SD
RouteState Highway 52
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84121, -117.12676
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 - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2013)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp 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 Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny VILLA-E52 over E52-N&S15 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.