US Bridges

Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-17.83-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0381R

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 EB
CrossesEast Main Street
Location11-SD-008-17.83-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.80291, -116.92793
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2014)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over East Main Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street 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 EB over East Main Street carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 EB over East Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.