US Bridges

Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-42.19 · Structure no. 19 0109

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sawmill Oc 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 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSawmill Oc
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-42.19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.18423, -120.84846
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2004)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is Sawmill Oc over Interstate 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80 carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill Oc over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.