US Bridges

Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Placer County, California · Near Burgan RD · Structure no. 19C0037

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrother RD
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
LocationNear Burgan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.0026, -120.99205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1975)
Projected traffic2,116 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Crother RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.