Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-15.63-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0465
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 189,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,189 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 259 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek 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 El Cajon Creek carry?
About 189,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 259 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 over El Cajon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.