State Route 89 over Ward Creek
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-089-5.81 · Structure no. 19 0034
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 89 over Ward Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 89 over Ward Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 89 over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 89 over Ward Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 89 over Ward Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 89 over Ward Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 89 over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.