US Bridges

Bell Road over Orr Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 1.0 MI N Hubbard · Structure no. 19C0217

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Orr Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bell Road over Orr Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBell Road
CrossesOrr Creek
Location1.0 MI N Hubbard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97537, -121.13669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2007)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bell Road over Orr Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over Orr Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Orr Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Orr Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Orr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.