Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80
GoodNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-13.22 · Structure no. 17 0045
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80 in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Donner Pass Road 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 Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80?
The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Donner Pass Road over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.