US Bridges

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-18.33-AUB · Structure no. 19 0071

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,087 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location03-PLA-080-18.33-AUB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.90983, -121.06917
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2019)
Projected traffic139,087 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.