US Bridges

Truxel Road over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M3.63-SAC · Structure no. 24 0362

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truxel Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Truxel Road over Interstate 80 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2047. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTruxel Road
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M3.63-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.63408, -121.50067
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2010)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Truxel Road over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truxel Road 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 Truxel Road over Interstate 80 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Truxel Road over Interstate 80?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Truxel Road over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.