US Bridges

Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 0.35 MI E of Vernon ST · Structure no. 19C0049

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,694
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,471 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDouglas Blvd
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Vernon ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.7438, -121.2838
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,694 (2009)
Projected traffic20,471 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Blvd over 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek carry?

About 16,694 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.