US Bridges

Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · W of State Route 65 · Structure no. 19C0204

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwelve Bridges DR
CrossesN Branch Orchard Creek
LocationW of State Route 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.85105, -121.30486
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2003)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek 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 Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Twelve Bridges DR over N Branch Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.