US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-18.26 · Structure no. 17 0102

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,150 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesTruckee Airport Road
Location03-NEV-080-18.26
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.35494, -120.14633
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,150 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road 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 Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Truckee Airport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.