US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over Broadway

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R18.41-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0475L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over Broadway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 8 WB over Broadway 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 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 48,000 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesBroadway
Location11-SD-008-R18.41-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.80754, -116.91993
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2014)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Broadway built?

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

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Broadway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Broadway carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over Broadway?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.