US Bridges

West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial

Fair

Placer County, California · Industrial Blvd · Structure no. 19C0047

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Sunset Blvd
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Industrial
LocationIndustrial Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.81726, -121.30783
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial built?

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

What condition is West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial 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 West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Sunset Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.