US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R21.82 · Structure no. 57 0462L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,656 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesLake Jennings Park RD
Location11-SD-008-R21.82
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.84457, -116.88196
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2014)
Projected traffic49,656 by 2039
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 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Lake Jennings Park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.