US Bridges

Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-7.05-SD · Structure no. 57 0484K

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,698 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWaring RD-W8 Onrmp
CrossesAlvarado Channel
Location11-SD-008-7.05-SD
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.78128, -117.08819
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2014)
Projected traffic12,698 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Waring RD-W8 Onrmp over Alvarado Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.