Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-28.00 · Structure no. 17 0063L
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,075 by 2041. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Interstate 80 WB 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Truckee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.