US Bridges

S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R4.87-RSV · Structure no. 19 0151L

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,656 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS65-E80 Connector
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-PLA-065-R4.87-RSV
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.76964, -121.24839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2010)
Projected traffic60,656 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S65-E80 Connector 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S65-E80 Connector over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.