US Bridges

Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.1M East of Wills Rd. · Structure no. 19C0202

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic in Placer County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,431 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarding Blvd
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic
Location0.1M East of Wills Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.75753, -121.26624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,431 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic 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 Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Blvd over UP BNSF AMTRAK Atlantic?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.