US Bridges

Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.3 MI N Cirby Wy · Structure no. 19C0086

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,303
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 9,303 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,452 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon ST (rsvl)
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI N Cirby Wy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.73379, -121.29958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,303 (2010)
Projected traffic15,452 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon ST (rsvl) 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 Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek carry?

About 9,303 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon ST (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.