US Bridges

Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · Near Clinton Ave · Structure no. 19C0033

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,434
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 4,434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,197 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDarling Ave (rsvl)
CrossesDry Creek
LocationNear Clinton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.73618, -121.28927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2012)
Projected traffic10,197 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling Ave (rsvl) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Darling Ave (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.