FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLACER HILLS RD

Carrying PLACER HILLS RD over BEAR RIVER CANAL

1.2 MI N OF I-80, Placer, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLACER HILLS RD

The PLACER HILLS RD bridge in Placer, California carries PLACER HILLS RD over BEAR RIVER CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,097 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PLACER HILLS RD compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of California bridges
347
Bridges in Placer · 14 in Poor condition
PLACER HILLS RD 16.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
8.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
20.6 m (68 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,097 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19C0040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLACER HILLS RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PLACER HILLS RD against other structures in Placer and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PLACER HILLS RD?

PLACER HILLS RD in Placer, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLACER HILLS RD inspected?

PLACER HILLS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,097 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLACER HILLS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PLACER HILLS RD?

PLACER HILLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLACER HILLS RD?

PLACER HILLS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PLACER HILLS RD and does age affect safety?

PLACER HILLS RD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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