US Bridges

Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-14.95-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0369

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,189 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8
CrossesMtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall
Location11-SD-008-14.95-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.79935, -116.97586
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2014)
Projected traffic241,189 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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 & Marshall built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall 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 Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 over Mtdb Lrt Sdiv & Marshall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.