Nicolaus Road over State Route 65
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R17.45 · Structure no. 19 0193
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicolaus Road over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nicolaus Road over State Route 65 in Placer County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2047. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicolaus Road over State Route 65 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicolaus Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nicolaus Road over State Route 65 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nicolaus Road over State Route 65?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nicolaus Road over State Route 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.