US Bridges

Pole Line Road over Interstate 80

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-080-0.89-DVS · Structure no. 22 0193

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
813 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Line Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Line Road over Interstate 80 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 813 ft (247.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPole Line Road
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-YOL-080-0.89-DVS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.54733, -121.72651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length813 ft (247.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pole Line Road over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Line 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pole Line Road over Interstate 80 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pole Line Road over Interstate 80?

The structure is 813 ft (247.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Line Road over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.