US Bridges

E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater River

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-6.20 · Structure no. 57 1180G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,490 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E54-S125 Connector 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 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2045. The structure is 1,490 ft (454 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE54-S125 Connector
CrossesSweetwater River
Location11-SD-054-6.20
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates32.68994, -117.01558
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,490 ft (454 m)
Longest span289 ft (88 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2020)
Projected traffic73,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 River built?

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

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

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 1,490 ft (454 m) long with a longest span of 289 ft (88 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E54-S125 Connector over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.