US Bridges

Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M9.15-SAC · Structure no. 24 0281K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,940 by 2047. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLongview DR-W80 on
CrossesW80-LIGHT Rail Parking
Location03-SAC-080-M9.15-SAC
RouteInterstate 80
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.63869, -121.40309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,940 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking built?

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

What condition is Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking 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 Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Longview DR-W80 on over W80-LIGHT Rail Parking?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.