US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Placer County, California · Near Pacific St. · Structure no. 19C0058

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,058
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 30,058 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,943 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
LocationNear Pacific St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.78239, -121.24358
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,058 (2016)
Projected traffic40,943 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 30,058 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.