US Bridges

Interstate 80 over State Route 89

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-14.16 · Structure no. 17 0029

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over State Route 89 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over State Route 89 in Nevada 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,254 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesState Route 89
Location03-NEV-080-14.16
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.32291, -120.20797
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,254 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 80 over State Route 89 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 80 over State Route 89 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over State Route 89 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over State Route 89?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over State Route 89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.