US Bridges

W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-7.12-SD · Structure no. 57 0485K

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W8-WARING Offramp 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,204 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW8-WARING Offramp
CrossesAlvarado Channel
Location11-SD-008-7.12-SD
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.78151, -117.08697
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2014)
Projected traffic5,204 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel built?

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

What condition is W8-WARING Offramp 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 W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W8-WARING Offramp over Alvarado Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.