US Bridges

Tavern RD over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R28.46 · Structure no. 57 0598

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern RD over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tavern RD over Interstate 8 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 6 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTavern RD
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-R28.46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.84033, -116.77988
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2014)
Projected traffic12,242 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tavern RD over Interstate 8 built?

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

What condition is Tavern RD over Interstate 8 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tavern RD over Interstate 8 carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tavern RD over Interstate 8?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern RD over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.