Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-22.41 · Structure no. 17 0059R
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,088 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,075 by 2041. The structure is 1,088 ft (331.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee 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 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee?
The structure is 1,088 ft (331.6 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 EB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Truckee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.