US Bridges

Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine

Good

Placer County, California · 0.2 MI S Atlantic ST · Structure no. 19C0185

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,284 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarding Blvd
CrossesMiners Ravine
Location0.2 MI S Atlantic ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.75507, -121.26724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2003)
Projected traffic37,284 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Blvd over Miners Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.