US Bridges

E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-2.23-SD · Structure no. 57 0355G

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,466 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE8-S163 Connector
CrossesHotel Circle Drive
Location11-SD-008-2.23-SD
RouteInterstate 8
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.76099, -117.16665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2014)
Projected traffic16,466 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive 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 2022.

How much traffic does E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E8-S163 Connector over Hotel Circle Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.