US Bridges

State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-12.40-SD · Structure no. 57 0982L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,407 by 2043. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 52 WB
CrossesSpring Canyon
Location11-SD-052-12.40-SD
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.85138, -117.0374
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span299 ft (91.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2019)
Projected traffic96,407 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 299 ft (91.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 52 WB over Spring Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.