US Bridges

State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-M8.59 · Structure no. 19 0137

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR in Placer County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,736 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesLittle Pleasant Grove CR
Location03-PLA-065-M8.59
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates38.80272, -121.30003
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2010)
Projected traffic74,736 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Little Pleasant Grove CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 65 over Little Pleasant Grove CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.