US Bridges

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-28.73 · Structure no. 19 0038

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
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 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,093 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location03-PLA-080-28.73
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.03599, -120.97396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2009)
Projected traffic60,093 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 33,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.