INTERSTATE 8
INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-2.56-Sd, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 220K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp.
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 1959 and is now 67 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 220,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing E8-N163 Connector Ramp. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 8 is a 67-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-008-2.56-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 220K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 41.1 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
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 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 8 carries approximately 220K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 41.1 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-2.56-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-008-2.56-Sd in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp. Its coordinates are 32.763283, -117.161536. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 8 carries INTERSTATE 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp. The bridge is 41.1 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1991.
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.