State Route 52 over Forester Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-15.59 · Structure no. 57 1100
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 468 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 52 over Forester Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 52 over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 82,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139,550 by 2043. The structure is 468 ft (142.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 52 over Forester Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 52 over Forester Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 52 over Forester Creek carry?
About 82,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is State Route 52 over Forester Creek?
The structure is 468 ft (142.5 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 52 over Forester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.