Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-15.30-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0364
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 188,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,000 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Johnson Ave built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave carry?
About 188,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 over Johnson Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.