Brace Road over Interstate 80
GoodPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-8.13 · Structure no. 19 0096
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brace Road over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brace Road over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2045. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brace Road over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brace Road over Interstate 80 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Brace Road over Interstate 80 carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brace Road over Interstate 80?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Brace Road over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.