US Bridges

State Route 89 over Truckee River

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-089-13.06 · Structure no. 19 0032

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Truckee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 89 over Truckee River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesTruckee River
Location03-PLA-089-13.06
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates39.19653, -120.19841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 89 over Truckee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over Truckee River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 89 over Truckee River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is State Route 89 over Truckee River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Truckee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.