US Bridges

Seminole RD over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R91.73 · Structure no. 58 0308

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole RD over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seminole RD over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeminole RD
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-R91.73
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.74624, -114.70392
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic822 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Seminole RD over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Seminole RD over Interstate 8 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole RD over Interstate 8?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole RD over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.