W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-L2.34-SD · Structure no. 57 0551F
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,817 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,938 by 2046. The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra?
The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns W8-S5&CDR Connect over I-8 I-5 Ramps BNSF Amtra?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.