Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
PoorPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-45.71 · Structure no. 19 0040
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,373 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.