Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R65.00L · Structure no. 19 0122L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road in Placer County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend 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 WB over Big Bend Road carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Big Bend Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.