US Bridges

State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-049-R8.09 · Structure no. 19 0020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,544 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesSouth Fork Dry Creek
Location03-PLA-049-R8.09
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.96588, -121.10416
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic44,544 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over South Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.