Heather Glen over Interstate 80
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-080-27.39 · Structure no. 19 0131
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 641
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heather Glen over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heather Glen over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heather Glen over Interstate 80 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heather Glen 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 Heather Glen over Interstate 80 carry?
About 641 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Heather Glen over Interstate 80?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Heather Glen over Interstate 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.