Bell Road over Interstate 80
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-R21.13 · Structure no. 19 0126
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,936
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,936 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,436 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell 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 Bell Road over Interstate 80 carry?
About 10,936 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Interstate 80?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.