US Bridges

Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R44.93 · Structure no. 57 0780

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunrise HWY
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-R44.93
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.81144, -116.51042
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2014)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise HWY 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8 carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise HWY over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.