US Bridges

Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R11.92-LNCN · Structure no. 19 0173

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65 in Placer County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2045. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwelve Bridges DR
CrossesState Route 65
Location03-PLA-065-R11.92-LNCN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85101, -121.30013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2003)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Twelve Bridges DR over State Route 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.