US Bridges

State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River

Poor

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-13.80-SNT · Structure no. 57 0983R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,799 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,883 by 2043. The structure is 1,799 ft (548.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 52 EB
CrossesMast Bl San Diego River
Location11-SD-052-13.80-SNT
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.83889, -117.02317
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,799 ft (548.3 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2019)
Projected traffic54,883 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River built?

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

What condition is State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River?

The structure is 1,799 ft (548.3 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 52 EB over Mast Bl San Diego River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.