US Bridges

Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R19.46 · Structure no. 19 0062

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,406
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 18,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,266 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAuburn Ravine Road
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-R19.46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.92354, -121.05779
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,406 (1998)
Projected traffic46,266 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Ravine Road 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 Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80 carry?

About 18,406 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Ravine Road over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.