US Bridges

State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R8.77-LNCN · Structure no. 19 0136R

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,173 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 65 NB
CrossesPleasant Grove Creek
Location03-PLA-065-R8.77-LNCN
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.80548, -121.30003
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2019)
Projected traffic63,173 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 NB over Pleasant Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.