US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-2.91-RSV · Structure no. 19 0056S

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2045. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 80
CrossesMiners Ravine
Location03-PLA-080-2.91-RSV
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.75579, -121.26238
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length472 ft (144 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2001)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 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 Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine?

The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 80 over Miners Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.