US Bridges

Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M4.98-SAC · Structure no. 24 0217

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northgate Blvd 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,118 by 2047. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthgate Blvd
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M4.98-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64098, -121.47773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2010)
Projected traffic101,118 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is Northgate Blvd 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 Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80 carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Northgate Blvd over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.