US Bridges

Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.5 MI N Athens Ave · Structure no. 19C0048

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,724
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Ave
CrossesOrchard Creek
Location0.5 MI N Athens Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.84645, -121.30686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,724 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Ave over Orchard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek carry?

About 8,724 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Ave over Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.