US Bridges

State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-6.00 · Structure no. 57 1173R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93,000 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 54 EB
CrossesSweetwater RD & W54-S125
Location11-SD-054-6.00
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates32.69096, -117.01721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2020)
Projected traffic93,000 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125 carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 54 EB over Sweetwater RD & W54-S125?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.