US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · Btwn Oak ST & Park DR · Structure no. 19C0010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,851
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,851 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesDry Creek
LocationBtwn Oak ST & Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74877, -121.28156
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,851 (2003)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,851 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.