US Bridges

Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-065-R10.57 · Structure no. 19 0204

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65 in Placer County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2045. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWhitney Ranch Prky
CrossesState Route 65
Location03-PLA-065-R10.57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83156, -121.3005
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Ranch Prky over State Route 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.