US Bridges

Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American

Fair

Placer County, California · S16 T16N R12E · Structure no. 051755000001003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American in Placer County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 19
CrossesE.Fk. of N.Fk. American
LocationS16 T16N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.25053, -120.64934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American 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 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 19 over E.Fk. of N.Fk. American?

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