US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Long Ravine

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-35.10 · Structure no. 19 0089

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Long Ravine is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Long Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,442 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesLong Ravine
Location03-PLA-080-35.10
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.12308, -120.94021
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck55 ft (16.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2009)
Projected traffic45,442 by 2045
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 Long Ravine built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Long Ravine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Long Ravine carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Long Ravine?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Long Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.