US Bridges

Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-4.86-SD · Structure no. 57 0758

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,365 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMission City Pkwy
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-4.86-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77526, -117.12484
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic12,365 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mission City Pkwy over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.