US Bridges

Interstate 8 over First Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-16.84-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0378

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 over First Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 over First Street 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,000 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8
CrossesFirst Street
Location11-SD-008-16.84-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.80289, -116.9447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2014)
Projected traffic179,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 First Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 8 over First Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 over First Street carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 over First Street?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 over First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.