US Bridges

Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 4 MI E of Iowa Hill · Structure no. 19C0175

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIowa Hill RD
CrossesN Shirttail Canyon Creek
Location4 MI E of Iowa Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12913, -120.80036
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating98.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Hill RD over N Shirttail Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.