US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R56.06 · Structure no. 19 0117

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road in Placer County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,766 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesCarpenter Flat Road
Location03-PLA-080-R56.06
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.3019, -120.66108
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2015)
Projected traffic38,766 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Carpenter Flat Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Carpenter Flat Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.