US Bridges

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-38.98 · Structure no. 19 0028

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,544 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location03-PLA-080-38.98
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.15438, -120.88832
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2009)
Projected traffic44,544 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 June 2023.

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

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.