Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road
PoorPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-34.99 · Structure no. 19 0090
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road in Placer County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,944 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over Carpenter Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.