Elm Ave over Interstate 80
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-17.83-AUB · Structure no. 19 0060
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Ave over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Ave over Interstate 80 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,139 by 2045. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Ave over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Ave over Interstate 80 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 Elm Ave over Interstate 80 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Ave over Interstate 80?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Ave over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.