US Bridges

Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-0.95-SD · Structure no. 57 0376

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,962 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPresidio Park DR
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-0.95-SD
RouteCity Street S0234
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.76003, -117.18834
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2014)
Projected traffic7,962 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8 built?

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

What condition is Presidio Park DR 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 Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8 carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Presidio Park DR over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.