Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-14.97-TRK · Structure no. 17 0030
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 34,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,711 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over Donner Pass Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.