US Bridges

State Route 89 over Interstate 80

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-089-R0.53-TRK · Structure no. 17 0036

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 89 over Interstate 80 in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,345 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-NEV-089-R0.53-TRK
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates39.33688, -120.17426
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic34,345 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 89 over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over Interstate 80 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 State Route 89 over Interstate 80 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 89 over Interstate 80?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.