US Bridges

Madison Ave over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-12.48 · Structure no. 24 0127

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Ave over Interstate 80 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 years old, older 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,923 by 2047. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-12.48
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66101, -121.3607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2010)
Projected traffic196,923 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Madison Ave over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Madison Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Madison Ave over Interstate 80 carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over Interstate 80?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.