US Bridges

Atkinson ST over Dry Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 0.4 MI N of Pfe RD · Structure no. 19C0230

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson ST over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atkinson ST over Dry Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,270 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAtkinson ST
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Pfe RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73408, -121.30804
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (1977)
Projected traffic21,270 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Atkinson ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkinson ST over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Atkinson ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Atkinson ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.