US Bridges

Pinell ST over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M8.20-SAC · Structure no. 24 0204

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinell ST over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pinell ST 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2047. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPinell ST
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M8.20-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.63928, -121.4199
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,116 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 Pinell ST over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is Pinell ST 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 Pinell ST over Interstate 80 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pinell ST over Interstate 80?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pinell ST over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.