US Bridges

Vernon ST over Washington Blvd

Fair

Placer County, California · At Washington Blvd · Structure no. 19C0188

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,029
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon ST over Washington Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vernon ST over Washington Blvd in Placer County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 11,029 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,821 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon ST
CrossesWashington Blvd
LocationAt Washington Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.74881, -121.28407
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,029 (2003)
Projected traffic15,821 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vernon ST over Washington Blvd built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon ST over Washington Blvd 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 Vernon ST over Washington Blvd carry?

About 11,029 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vernon ST over Washington Blvd?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon ST over Washington Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.