US Bridges

Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 2.0 MI W of Auburn · Structure no. 19C0079

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,041
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine is a concrete slab carrying Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMt Vernon RD
CrossesNorth Ravine
Location2.0 MI W of Auburn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91689, -121.10549
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,041 (2006)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Vernon RD over North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine carry?

About 3,041 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon RD over North Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.