US Bridges

Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial

Fair

Placer County, California · At Industrial Ave · Structure no. 19C0167

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,321
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial in Placer County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 36,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,515 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Oaks Blvd
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Industrial
LocationAt Industrial Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.79525, -121.30851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,321 (2010)
Projected traffic58,515 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial 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 Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial carry?

About 36,321 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Oaks Blvd over UP RR AMTRAK Industrial?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.