US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-2.88-RSV · Structure no. 19 0056

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 years old, older 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260,186 by 2045. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesMiners Ravine
Location03-PLA-080-2.88-RSV
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.75579, -121.26289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2009)
Projected traffic260,186 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Miners Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.