Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R96.81 · Structure no. 58 0312R
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,749 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK 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 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,426 by 2042. The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK 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 Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK carry?
About 8,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK?
The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri UP RR AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.