US Bridges

W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street

Fair

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

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W52 On-Ramp 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW52 On-Ramp
CrossesCuyamaca Street
Location11-SD-052-16.28
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates32.83321, -116.98373
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street built?

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

What condition is W52 On-Ramp 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 W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W52 On-Ramp over Cuyamaca Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.