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W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine

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Placer County, California · 03-PLA-049-3.25-AUB · Structure no. 19 0157E

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine is a concrete frame carrying W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 262 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW80-E&W49-W80 Rmps
CrossesAuburn Ravine
Location03-PLA-049-3.25-AUB
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.90059, -121.07541
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 width262 ft (80 m)
Roadway width167 ft (51 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2006)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine built?

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

What condition is W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps 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 W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 262 ft wide.

Who owns W80-E&W49-W80 Rmps over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.