US Bridges

Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River

Good

Placer County, California · 3.1 MI E I-80 · Structure no. 19C0176

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIowa Hill RD
CrossesN Fk American River
Location3.1 MI E I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09951, -120.92522
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2010)
Projected traffic478 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Hill RD over N Fk American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.