Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-R9.07L · Structure no. 17 0076L
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,519 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road 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 WB over Donner Lake Road carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Donner Lake Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.