US Bridges

Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Placer County, California · 0.2 MI N Pacific Ave · Structure no. 19C0200

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Placer County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,734 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuburn-Folsom RD
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.2 MI N Pacific Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88673, -121.07747
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (1998)
Projected traffic19,734 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn-Folsom RD over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.