US Bridges

W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-5.76-SD · Structure no. 57 1048F

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,477 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesW8-S15 Connector
CrossesFairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp
Location11-SD-008-5.76-SD
RouteInterstate 8
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.77917, -117.1107
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 inspectionApril 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2014)
Projected traffic10,477 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W8-S15 Connector over Fairmount AVE-W8 On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.