US Bridges

Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv

Good

Placer County, California · S3 T13N R11E · Structure no. 051754000001010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv in Placer County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 23
CrossesMiddle Fk. American Riv
LocationS3 T13N R11E
RouteFederal Lands Road 23
Coordinates39.00492, -120.73247
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 23 over Middle Fk. American Riv?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.