US Bridges

Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-80.80L · Structure no. 58 0325

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrays Wells Road
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-80.80L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.74235, -114.88261
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grays Wells 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Wells Road over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.