US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 2.0 MI E of RTE 49 · Structure no. 19C0039

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,401
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,391 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesSouth Fork Dry Creek
Location2.0 MI E of RTE 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96068, -121.07244
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,401 (2007)
Projected traffic4,391 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 3,401 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over South Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.