US Bridges

Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 0.5 MI N of E Catlett · Structure no. 19C0069

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,570
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFiddyment RD
CrossesOrchard Creek
Location0.5 MI N of E Catlett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85098, -121.34932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,570 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddyment RD over Orchard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek carry?

About 6,570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddyment RD over Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.