US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R0.36-SD · Structure no. 57 0317L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,801 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesMorena Blvd
Location11-SD-008-R0.36-SD
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates32.76018, -117.19813
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2014)
Projected traffic34,801 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Morena Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.