US Bridges

I 80 WB over SR 244 WB

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-R11.08 · Structure no. 24 0292L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over SR 244 WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 WB over SR 244 WB in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,023 by 2047. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesSR 244 WB
Location03-SAC-080-R11.08
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.64709, -121.37579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.7 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,000 (2010)
Projected traffic139,023 by 2047
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I 80 WB over SR 244 WB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 WB over SR 244 WB 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 I 80 WB over SR 244 WB carry?

About 125,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB over SR 244 WB?

The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over SR 244 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.