US Bridges

Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River

FairPosted for load

Placer County, California · S32 T17N R12E · Structure no. 051755000001001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River is a steel truss - thru carrying Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 19-22-6
CrossesN.Fk.American River
LocationS32 T17N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 19-
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.297, -120.64269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 19-22-6 over N.Fk.American River?

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