US Bridges

N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-3.81-SD · Structure no. 57 0239G

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,717 by 2045. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN163-W8 Connector
CrossesRTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8
Location11-SD-163-3.81-SD
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates32.76368, -117.16275
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (126 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2016)
Projected traffic9,717 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8 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 2023.

How much traffic does N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8?

The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N163-W8 Connector over RTE 163 S163-W8 N163-W8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.