US Bridges

Willows RD over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R31.34 · Structure no. 57 0601

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willows RD over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willows 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 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 5,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,134 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillows RD
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-R31.34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.83417, -116.73118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (2014)
Projected traffic8,134 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Willows RD over Interstate 8 built?

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

What condition is Willows 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Willows RD over Interstate 8 carry?

About 5,040 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willows RD over Interstate 8?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Willows RD over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.