US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-16.85-AUB · Structure no. 19 0081

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp in Placer County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 68 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,642 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesOphir ROAD-E80 on Ramp
Location03-PLA-080-16.85-AUB
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.89299, -121.08392
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2014)
Projected traffic133,642 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp 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 Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Ophir ROAD-E80 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.