US Bridges

Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine

Fair

Placer County, California · N of Tamarack Drive · Structure no. 19C0289

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine in Placer County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSierra Meadows DR
CrossesSucker Ravine
LocationN of Tamarack Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.79579, -121.22299
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Meadows DR over Sucker Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.