US Bridges

Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-3.66-RSV · Structure no. 19 0093

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,973 by 2045. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesInterstate Route 80
Location03-PLA-080-3.66-RSV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.76588, -121.25594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1998)
Projected traffic19,973 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Interstate Route 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Interstate Route 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.