US Bridges

W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M1.36 · Structure no. 24 0249

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W El Camino 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 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,299 by 2047. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW El Camino Ave
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M1.36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6154, -121.53579
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2010)
Projected traffic57,299 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is W El Camino 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 W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W El Camino Ave over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.