US Bridges

E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-6.10 · Structure no. 57 1179G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE54-S125 Connector
CrossesSweetwater Road
Location11-SD-054-6.10
RouteState Highway 54
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.69004, -117.01686
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road built?

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

What condition is E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road 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 E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.