US Bridges

State Route 65 over Markham Ravine

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R16.72-LNCN · Structure no. 19 0192L

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Markham Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 65 over Markham Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,534 by 2047. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesMarkham Ravine
Location03-PLA-065-R16.72-LNCN
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates38.88873, -121.36152
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2009)
Projected traffic18,534 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Markham Ravine built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 65 over Markham Ravine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Markham Ravine carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 over Markham Ravine?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 over Markham Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.