US Bridges

Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-13.66-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0362

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 64 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,000 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8
CrossesMtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR
Location11-SD-008-13.66-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.78252, -116.98127
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2014)
Projected traffic238,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.