US Bridges

W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-2.36-SD · Structure no. 57 0986F

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,368 by 2042. The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW8-S163 Connector
CrossesI 8 & SR 163 & Conns
Location11-SD-008-2.36-SD
RouteInterstate 8
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.7628, -117.16381
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,122 ft (342 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2014)
Projected traffic46,368 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns?

The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W8-S163 Connector over I 8 & SR 163 & Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.