US Bridges

Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI South of Greenback · Structure no. 24C0504

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,141 by 2042. The structure is 2,266 ft (690.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFolsom -Auburn Bl
CrossesAmerican River Lk Natoma
Location0.3 MI South of Greenback
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67794, -121.18061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,266 ft (690.6 m)
Longest span328 ft (100 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2016)
Projected traffic29,141 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma?

The structure is 2,266 ft (690.6 m) long with a longest span of 328 ft (100 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Folsom -Auburn Bl over American River Lk Natoma?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.