US Bridges

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R20.59 · Structure no. 19 0023

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,805 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location03-PLA-080-R20.59
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.93908, -121.05161
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2019)
Projected traffic87,805 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.