US Bridges

Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.6 MI N/O S.R. 193 · Structure no. 19C0004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,693
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFowler RD
CrossesAuburn Ravine
Location0.6 MI N/O S.R. 193
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.8926, -121.21948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2003)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 2,693 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler RD over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.