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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0465

INTERSTATE 8

INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 189K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 8 over El Cajon Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
189K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
9.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 8
Crosses Over
El Cajon Creek
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1968
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
189,000
Lanes
12
Length
9.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0465

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 8 is a 65-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over El Cajon Creek with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 189K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1968, the structure spans 9.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj, San Diego County, California

32.802897, -116.965544

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 8 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 8 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1968, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 8 carries approximately 189K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj, San Diego County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 8 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 8 is located 11-Sd-008-15.63-Ecj in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over El Cajon Creek. Its coordinates are 32.802897, -116.965544. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 8 carries INTERSTATE 8 over El Cajon Creek. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1968.

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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.