Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River
FairPlacer County, California · 9 MI S of Soda Springs · Structure no. 19C0071
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River is a steel truss - thru carrying Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Soda Springs Road over N Fk American River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.