US Bridges

W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-15.85-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0942F

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,574 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW8-N67 Connector
CrossesForester Creek
Location11-SD-008-15.85-ECJ
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates32.80449, -116.96177
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic5,574 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W8-N67 Connector over Forester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.