US Bridges

W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M2.46-SAC · Structure no. 24 0206F

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W80-S5 Connector 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,483 by 2047. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW80-S5 Connector
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M2.46-SAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.6246, -121.51858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2010)
Projected traffic13,483 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is W80-S5 Connector 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 W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W80-S5 Connector over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.