US Bridges

State Route 65 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,096 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 65 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR in Placer County, California. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,656 by 2043. The structure is 2,096 ft (638.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 65 NB
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR
Location03-PLA-065-R5.06-RSV
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates38.77197, -121.25138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length2,096 ft (638.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2010)
Projected traffic60,656 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is State Route 65 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 65 NB 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 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Taylor CR?

The structure is 2,096 ft (638.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.