US Bridges

Russell Road over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R18.88-AUB · Structure no. 19 0125

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Road over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2045. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-R18.88-AUB
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9163, -121.06337
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Russell Road over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Interstate 80 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Interstate 80?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.