US Bridges

Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American

Good

Placer County, California · S26 T14N R11E · Structure no. 051754000001028

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
493 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American is a steel truss - deck carrying Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American in Placer County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 96
CrossesN.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American
LocationS26 T14N R11E
RouteFederal Lands Road 96
Coordinates39.02418, -120.72068
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American 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 N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 96 over N.Fk. of Mid.Fk.American?

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