US Bridges

Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · Near Auburn Ravine RD · Structure no. 19C0075

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 45 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,967 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalm Ave
CrossesAuburn Ravine
LocationNear Auburn Ravine RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90816, -121.07433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (1989)
Projected traffic14,967 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Palm Ave over Auburn 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Ave over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.