US Bridges

Fdr 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv

Good

Placer County, California · S22 T15N R14E · Structure no. 051754000001014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv in Placer County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 96
CrossesMiddle Fk. American Riv
LocationS22 T15N R14E
RouteFederal Lands Road 96
Coordinates39.13443, -120.40699
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (—)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 96 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 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 96 over Middle Fk. American Riv?

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