US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R14.46 · Structure no. 58 0213L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
433 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,810 by 2041. The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesSouth Fork Coyote Wash
Location11-IMP-008-R14.46
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.74463, -115.95185
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (131.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic11,810 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash?

The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over South Fork Coyote Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.