US Bridges

Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-2.57-RSV · Structure no. 19 0150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,493
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 6,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLead Hill DR
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-080-2.57-RSV
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75186, -121.26609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,493 (1998)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lead Hill DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80 carry?

About 6,493 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lead Hill DR over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.