US Bridges

State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R5.06-RSV · Structure no. 19 0152L

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,044 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR in Placer County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,656 by 2043. The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 65 SB
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR
Location03-PLA-065-R5.06-RSV
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates38.77172, -121.25164
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,044 ft (623 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2010)
Projected traffic60,656 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor 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 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR?

The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.