US Bridges

Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR

Good

Placer County, California · 0.8 MI N County Line · Structure no. 19C0194

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
775 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR 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 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,351 by 2044. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFoothills Blvd
CrossesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR
Location0.8 MI N County Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73364, -121.30171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length775 ft (236.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 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 traffic67,351 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR built?

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

What condition is Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR 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 Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR carry?

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

How long is Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR?

The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Blvd over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Dry CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.