US Bridges

Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv

Poor

Placer County, California · 0.3 MI NE of SR 49 · Structure no. 19C0001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv in Placer County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld Aub Fsthill RD
CrossesNorth Fork American Riv
Location0.3 MI NE of SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91677, -121.03633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2009)
Projected traffic906 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Aub Fsthill RD over North Fork American Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.