Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek
FairImperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R9.19L · Structure no. 58 0297L
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,105
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,105 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,837 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Myer Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek carry?
About 7,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Myer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.