US Bridges

Texas Street over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-3.90-SD · Structure no. 57 0374

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Street over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Street over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,734 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTexas Street
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-3.90-SD
RouteCity Street 0S234
Coordinates32.77033, -117.13999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2015)
Projected traffic52,734 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Texas Street over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Street over Interstate 8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Street over Interstate 8 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Texas Street over Interstate 8?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Street over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.