US Bridges

Bowman Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · Near Dry Creek RD · Structure no. 19C0154

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bowman Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBowman Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationNear Dry Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.95604, -121.03783
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2006)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bowman Road over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Bowman Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.