US Bridges

WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-2.85-RSV · Structure no. 19 0211K

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB 80 On-Ramp
CrossesMiners Ravine
Location03-PLA-080-2.85-RSV
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.75553, -121.26383
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2016)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns WB 80 On-Ramp over Miners Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.