US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-0.27-RSV · Structure no. 19 0077

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Ave over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,383 by 2045. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-0.27-RSV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.7253, -121.29055
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2004)
Projected traffic109,383 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Riverside Ave over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over Interstate 80 carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Interstate 80?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.