US Bridges

Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 0.3 MI South of Wise RD · Structure no. 19C0115

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine is a concrete slab carrying Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGold Hill Road
CrossesDoty Ravine
Location0.3 MI South of Wise RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91791, -121.18736
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2006)
Projected traffic501 by 2045
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 Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Hill Road over Doty 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 Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Hill Road over Doty Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.