US Bridges

E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-13.77-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0956S

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,944 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE8-EL Cajon Bl Off
CrossesChase Ave
Location11-SD-008-13.77-ECJ
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.78286, -116.97957
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.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2014)
Projected traffic35,944 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave 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 E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E8-EL Cajon Bl Off over Chase Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.