US Bridges

S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-R15.38-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0970F

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,270 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2042. The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS125-E8 Connector
CrossesI 8 Conn Ramps
Location11-SD-125-R15.38-LMSA
RouteState Highway 125
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.77773, -117.00284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,270 ft (387.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2016)
Projected traffic10,760 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps?

The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S125-E8 Connector over I 8 Conn Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.