Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy)
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-17.54-AUB · Structure no. 19 0072
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy) 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 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 140 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy) built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy) 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 SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy) carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy)?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over SR 49 (golden Chain Hwy)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.