US Bridges

Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-10.57-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0329

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,323
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 69 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 5 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 28,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Parkway
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-10.57-LMSA
RouteCity Street 0S128
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.77347, -117.02985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,323 (2014)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8 carry?

About 28,323 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Parkway over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.