US Bridges

Independence Place over Antelope Creek

Fair

Placer County, California · W of Americana Way · Structure no. 19C0290

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Place over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Independence Place over Antelope Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIndependence Place
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationW of Americana Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80167, -121.22743
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Independence Place over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Place over Antelope 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Independence Place over Antelope Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Independence Place over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Place over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.