US Bridges

Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street

Fair

Placer County, California · Foothill Bl & Atkinson ST · Structure no. 19C0193

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street in Placer County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,555 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFoothills Blvd
CrossesUP RR & Atkinson Street
LocationFoothill Bl & Atkinson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73723, -121.30464
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2010)
Projected traffic67,555 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street 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 Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Blvd over UP RR & Atkinson Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.