US Bridges

SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R0.35-SD · Structure no. 57 0917K

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,304 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSB MORENA-W8 Onrmp
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location11-SD-008-R0.35-SD
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.76028, -117.19996
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,304 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway built?

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

What condition is SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SB MORENA-W8 Onrmp over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.