US Bridges

North Ave over Interstate 80

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M8.07-SAC · Structure no. 24 0106

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ave over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Ave over Interstate 80 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,940 by 2047. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Ave
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M8.07-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64, -121.42124
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,940 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 North Ave over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ave over Interstate 80 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does North Ave over Interstate 80 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Ave over Interstate 80?

The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns North Ave over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.