Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-R2.48L · Structure no. 17 0074
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80 in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80 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 Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Donner Pass RD over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.