US Bridges

State Route 89 over Squaw Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-089-14.21 · Structure no. 19 0031

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 89 over Squaw Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location03-PLA-089-14.21
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates39.21164, -120.19923
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2021
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 89 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is State Route 89 over Squaw 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 89 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 89 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.