US Bridges

Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R36.97-ECN · Structure no. 58 0353

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,361
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 23,361 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,536 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesImperial Avenue
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-R36.97-ECN
RouteCity Street 0Y671
Coordinates32.77415, -115.56952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,361 (2019)
Projected traffic31,536 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8 carry?

About 23,361 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Avenue over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.