Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK
PoorNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-R59.44 · Structure no. 17 0023R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 448 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,875
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,629 by 2042. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK carry?
About 5,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK?
The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 EB over SR 20 UP RR BNSF AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.