Interstate 80 over Truckee River
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-27.29 · Structure no. 17 0062
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 391 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over Truckee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 over Truckee River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,150 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 106 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over Truckee River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 over Truckee River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Truckee River carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 over Truckee River?
The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over Truckee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.