US Bridges

Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 0.1 MI SE Vernon ST · Structure no. 19C0087

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,031 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFolsom RD (rsvl)
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Vernon ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.74992, -121.27996
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1977)
Projected traffic6,031 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Folsom RD (rsvl) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.