US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over State Route 65

Fair

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R9.60 · Structure no. 19 0202

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Blvd over State Route 65 in Placer County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2045. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesState Route 65
Location03-PLA-065-R9.60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.81715, -121.30076
Functional classRural 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
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2011)
Projected traffic1,879 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sunset Blvd over State Route 65 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset 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 Sunset Blvd over State Route 65 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over State Route 65?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over State Route 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.