US Bridges

Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-L2.35-SD · Structure no. 57 0551G

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt 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 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2042. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino Del RIO-E8
CrossesI 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt
Location11-SD-008-L2.35-SD
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.7575, -117.20401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2014)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del RIO-E8 over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Mtdb Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.