US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R25.69 · Structure no. 57 0539L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesHarbison Canyon RD
Location11-SD-008-R25.69
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.85711, -116.81978
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2014)
Projected traffic45,000 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 Harbison Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Harbison Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.