US Bridges

Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough

Good

Placer County, California · 0.53 MI S of Nader LN · Structure no. 19C0265

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough in Placer County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 years old, older 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 16,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,337 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLincoln Blvd
CrossesYankee Slough
Location0.53 MI S of Nader LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95561, -121.35631
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2009)
Projected traffic36,337 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough 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 Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Blvd over Yankee Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.