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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0349

INTERSTATE 8

INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 217K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 8 over Fairmount AVE.

INTERSTATE 8 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1958 and is now 68 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 8 carries an average daily traffic count of 217,000 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing Fairmount AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
217K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
53.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 8
Crosses Over
Fairmount AVE
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1993
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
217,000
Lanes
13
Length
53.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0349

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 8 is a 68-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over Fairmount AVE with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 217K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, the structure spans 53.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd, San Diego County, California

32.778767, -117.101392

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 8 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 8 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 8 carries approximately 217K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 53.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd, San Diego County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 8 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 8 is located 11-Sd-008-6.27-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over Fairmount AVE. Its coordinates are 32.778767, -117.101392. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 8 carries INTERSTATE 8 over Fairmount AVE. The bridge is 53.6 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 1993.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.