Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-6.27-SD · Structure no. 57 0349
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 217,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,565 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave carry?
About 217,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 over Fairmount Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.