US Bridges

Silsbee Road over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R32.49 · Structure no. 58 0247

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silsbee Road over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silsbee Road over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSilsbee Road
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-R32.49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.77385, -115.64645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2019)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Silsbee Road over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silsbee Road over Interstate 8 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Silsbee Road over Interstate 8 carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Silsbee Road over Interstate 8?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Silsbee Road over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.