US Bridges

Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R73.96 · Structure no. 57 0542R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 EB
CrossesCarrizo RD
Location11-SD-008-R73.96
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.63619, -116.16594
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2014)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 EB over Carrizo RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 EB over Carrizo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.