WATT/CNTR JOINT AV
Carrying WATT/CNTR JOINT AV over DRY CREEK
0.4 MI N OF P.F.E. RD, Placer, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATT/CNTR JOINT AV
The WATT/CNTR JOINT AV bridge in Placer, California carries WATT/CNTR JOINT AV over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,681 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATT/CNTR JOINT AV 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
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 52.1 m (171 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,681 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 19C0084
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WATT/CNTR JOINT AV 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 WATT/CNTR JOINT AV 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 WATT/CNTR JOINT AV?
WATT/CNTR JOINT AV in Placer, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATT/CNTR JOINT AV inspected?
WATT/CNTR JOINT AV'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 7,681 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATT/CNTR JOINT AV 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 WATT/CNTR JOINT AV?
WATT/CNTR JOINT AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATT/CNTR JOINT AV?
WATT/CNTR JOINT AV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WATT/CNTR JOINT AV and does age affect safety?
WATT/CNTR JOINT AV was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
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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