US Bridges

Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-2.56-SD · Structure no. 57 0358

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 220,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,386 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 8
CrossesE8-N163 Connector Ramp
Location11-SD-008-2.56-SD
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.76328, -117.16154
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 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating90.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220,000 (2014)
Projected traffic316,386 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp carry?

About 220,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 over E8-N163 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.