US Bridges

State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R17.68 · Structure no. 19 0194L

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesLincoln Airport Creek
Location03-PLA-065-R17.68
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates38.90068, -121.36888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 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 traffic17,750 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lincoln Airport Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 over Lincoln Airport Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.