US Bridges

Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-31.79-CFX · Structure no. 19 0085

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,239 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIllinoistown Oc
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-31.79-CFX
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.07863, -120.96031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (1998)
Projected traffic3,239 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinoistown Oc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80 carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Illinoistown Oc over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.