BOWMAN ROAD
Carrying BOWMAN ROAD over UP RR, BNSF RY, & AMTRAK
0.1 MI S. OLD AIRPORT RD., Placer, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOWMAN ROAD
The BOWMAN ROAD bridge in Placer, California carries BOWMAN ROAD over UP RR, BNSF RY, & AMTRAK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,032 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOWMAN ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,032 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 19C0062
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOWMAN ROAD 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 BOWMAN ROAD 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 BOWMAN ROAD?
BOWMAN ROAD in Placer, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOWMAN ROAD inspected?
BOWMAN ROAD'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 6,032 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWMAN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOWMAN ROAD?
BOWMAN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOWMAN ROAD?
BOWMAN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BOWMAN ROAD and does age affect safety?
BOWMAN ROAD was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
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.
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