US Bridges

Severin DR over Interstate 8

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-12.65-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0955

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Severin DR over Interstate 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Severin DR over Interstate 8 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,080 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeverin DR
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-SD-008-12.65-LMSA
RouteCity Street 0S151
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.77973, -116.99726
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2014)
Projected traffic41,080 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Severin DR over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Severin DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Severin DR over Interstate 8 carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Severin DR over Interstate 8?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Severin DR over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.