US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-17.49-AUB · Structure no. 19 0156E

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine is a concrete slab carrying Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,323 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 80
CrossesAuburn Ravine
Location03-PLA-080-17.49-AUB
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.90024, -121.07609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2009)
Projected traffic11,323 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine 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 Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ramp/Connector 80 over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.