US Bridges

Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 2.7 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 19C0054

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,106
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 10,106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,302 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSierra College Blv
CrossesMiners Ravine
Location2.7 MI N of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75631, -121.22427
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,106 (2010)
Projected traffic6,302 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine carry?

About 10,106 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sierra College Blv over Miners Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.