US Bridges

Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-R11.09 · Structure no. 24 0292R

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,023 by 2047. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 EB
CrossesW244-W80 Connector Ramp
Location03-SAC-080-R11.09
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.64719, -121.37507
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 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 structure8
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 Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp 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 Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp carry?

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

How long is Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 EB over W244-W80 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.