Brace Road over Secret Ravine
PoorPosted for loadPlacer County, California · Just East of I-80 · Structure no. 19C0136
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,595
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brace Road over Secret Ravine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brace Road over Secret Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brace Road over Secret Ravine built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brace Road over Secret Ravine in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Brace Road over Secret Ravine carry?
About 2,595 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brace Road over Secret Ravine?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Brace Road over Secret Ravine?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.