US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Linda Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-0.82-RSV · Structure no. 19 0027

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Linda Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Linda Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,022 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesLinda Creek
Location03-PLA-080-0.82-RSV
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.7306, -121.28376
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,000 (2009)
Projected traffic256,022 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Linda Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Linda Creek carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Linda Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Linda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.