US Bridges

State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-13.30-SD · Structure no. 57 1010L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard 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 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,883 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 52 WB
CrossesMast Boulevard
Location11-SD-052-13.30-SD
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.84501, -117.02624
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2019)
Projected traffic54,883 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mast Boulevard built?

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

What condition is State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard 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 State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 52 WB over Mast Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.