US Bridges

Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-1.98-RSV · Structure no. 19 0079

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,781
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Douglas Blvd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,171 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDouglas Blvd
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-1.98-RSV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74402, -121.27127
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,781 (2004)
Projected traffic32,171 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80 carry?

About 12,781 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Blvd over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.