US Bridges

Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Placer County, California · Roseville ST & Lincoln ST · Structure no. 19C0067

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
1975 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous arch - thru carrying Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,143 by 2041. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSierra Blvd
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationRoseville ST & Lincoln ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.75402, -121.28507
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (1975)
Projected traffic11,143 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.