US Bridges

Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · S Cirby RD Map No 7J13 · Structure no. 19C0174

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,915
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,915 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Auburn Road
CrossesLinda Creek
LocationS Cirby RD Map No 7J13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.72184, -121.24431
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,915 (2011)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Auburn Road over Linda 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek carry?

About 11,915 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Old Auburn Road over Linda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.