US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-6.06-ROC · Structure no. 19 0094

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,259 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesRocklin Road
Location03-PLA-080-6.06-ROC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.78844, -121.22252
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2009)
Projected traffic159,259 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rocklin Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road 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 Rocklin Road carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Rocklin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.