US Bridges

Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.4 MI N of P.F.E. RD · Structure no. 19C0084

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,681
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 7,681 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWatt/Cntr Joint Av
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.4 MI N of P.F.E. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.73416, -121.3925
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,681 (2014)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek 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 Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,681 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Watt/Cntr Joint Av over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.