US Bridges

Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R

Poor

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R64.54R · Structure no. 19 0121R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,807 by 2046. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 EB
CrossesHampshire Rocks S Yuba R
Location03-PLA-080-R64.54R
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.30518, -120.52679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2015)
Projected traffic40,807 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R built?

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

What condition is Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 EB over Hampshire Rocks S Yuba R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.