US Bridges

Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv

Poor

Placer County, California · S8 T16N R12E · Structure no. 051755000001030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 19
CrossesN. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv
LocationS8 T16N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.27164, -120.65837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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 N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv built?

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

What condition is Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 19 over N. Fk. of N. Fk Amer Riv?

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