US Bridges

State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-049-3.33-AUB · Structure no. 19 0155

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine is a concrete frame carrying State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,700 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesAuburn Ravine
Location03-PLA-049-3.33-AUB
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.90203, -121.07556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2009)
Projected traffic58,700 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 49 over Auburn Ravine built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns State Route 49 over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.