Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road
PoorPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-53.36 · Structure no. 19 0115L
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,486 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon 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 WB over Blue Canyon Road carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Blue Canyon Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.