US Bridges

Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-M8.07-ROC · Structure no. 19 0174

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65 in Placer County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,139 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlue Oaks Blvd
CrossesState Route 65
Location03-PLA-065-M8.07-ROC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79548, -121.29756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2003)
Projected traffic16,139 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Oaks Blvd 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 Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Oaks Blvd over State Route 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.