US Bridges

Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R18.88 · Structure no. 58 0345

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,523
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 12,523 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,567 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 8
CrossesEast Coyote Wash
Location11-IMP-008-R18.88
RouteInterstate 8
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.75493, -115.87774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,523 (2018)
Projected traffic21,567 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash 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 over East Coyote Wash carry?

About 12,523 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 8 over East Coyote Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.