US Bridges

NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-8.53R · Structure no. 57 1177G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,637 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,637 ft (499 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesNB 125-WB 54 Conn
CrossesSweetwater River
Location11-SD-125-8.53R
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.68772, -117.01167
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,637 ft (499 m)
Longest span295 ft (90 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River 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 2024.

How much traffic does NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 1,637 ft (499 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (90 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB 125-WB 54 Conn over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.