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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0953

INTERSTATE 8

INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-12.12-Lmsa, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1989, the bridge carries 186K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 8 over La Mesa BLVD.

INTERSTATE 8 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. 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 1989, making it 37 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. INTERSTATE 8 carries an average daily traffic count of 186,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing La Mesa BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
186K
Daily Traffic
1989
Year Built
37.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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
La Mesa BLVD
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-008-12.12-Lmsa
Year Built
1989
Age
37 years
Daily Traffic
186,000
Lanes
8
Length
37.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0953

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 8 is a 37-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-008-12.12-Lmsa in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over La Mesa BLVD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 186K vehicles per day. Built in 1989, the structure spans 37.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-008-12.12-Lmsa, San Diego County, California

32.777033, -117.004678

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 8 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 8 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 8 carries approximately 186K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 37.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 8 in 11-Sd-008-12.12-Lmsa, 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-008-12.12-Lmsa in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 8 over La Mesa BLVD. Its coordinates are 32.777033, -117.004678. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 8 carries INTERSTATE 8 over La Mesa BLVD. The bridge is 37.5 meters long and was built in 1989.

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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.