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Placer County, CA · Structure #19 0027

INTERSTATE 80

INTERSTATE 80 in 03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv, Placer County, California received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 165K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 80 over Linda Creek.

INTERSTATE 80 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1955 and is now 71 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 80 carries an average daily traffic count of 165,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Linda Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
67/100
67
Condition Score
165K
Daily Traffic
1955
Year Built
51.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 80
Crosses Over
Linda Creek
State
California
County
Placer County
Location
03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv
Year Built
1955
Reconstructed
2007
Age
71 years
Daily Traffic
165,000
Lanes
8
Length
51.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
19 0027

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 80 is a 71-year-old bridge located 03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv in Placer County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 80 over Linda Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 165K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, the structure spans 51.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv, Placer County, California

38.730597, -121.283758

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 80 has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 80 was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, making it 71 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 80 carries approximately 165K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 51.1 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 80 in 03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv, Placer County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 80 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 80 is located 03-Pla-080-0.82-Rsv in Placer County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 80 over Linda Creek. Its coordinates are 38.730597, -121.283758. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 80 carries INTERSTATE 80 over Linda Creek. The bridge is 51.1 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 2007.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.