US Bridges

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R55.48 · Structure no. 19 0041

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,560 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location03-PLA-080-R55.48
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.2991, -120.67149
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2004)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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 26,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.