US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M7.13-SAC · Structure no. 24 0104

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,364 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-080-M7.13-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64305, -121.43839
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,364 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80 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 2025.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.