Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R4.94L · Structure no. 58 0294L
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 480 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,105
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,105 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,837 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon 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 Devils Canyon carry?
About 7,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Devils Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.