US Bridges

E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-7.24-SD · Structure no. 57 0968G

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,338 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE52-N15 Connector
CrossesS15-E52 15 52 N15-W52
Location11-SD-052-7.24-SD
RouteState Highway 52
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84157, -117.12069
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,338 ft (407.8 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2016)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52 built?

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

What condition is E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52 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 E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52 carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52?

The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E52-N15 Connector over S15-E52 15 52 N15-W52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.