Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80
GoodNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-R58.84 · Structure no. 17 0070
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80 in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Valley 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Valley Road over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.