State Route 16 over Deer Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-016-14.14 · Structure no. 24 0078
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,050
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 16 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 16 over Deer Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 years old, older 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,043 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 16 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is State Route 16 over Deer 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 16 over Deer Creek carry?
About 11,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 16 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 16 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.