US Bridges

State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-052-16.28 · Structure no. 57 1103

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,033 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 52
CrossesCuyamaca Street
Location11-SD-052-16.28
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates32.83298, -116.98374
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2019)
Projected traffic229,033 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Cuyamaca Street built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street 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 Cuyamaca Street carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 52 over Cuyamaca Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.