US Bridges

Canterbury Road over State Route 160

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-45.60-SAC · Structure no. 24 0112

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canterbury Road over State Route 160 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canterbury Road over State Route 160 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,884 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanterbury Road
CrossesState Route 160
Location03-SAC-160-45.60-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.59998, -121.45791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2009)
Projected traffic7,884 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Canterbury Road over State Route 160 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canterbury Road over State Route 160 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Canterbury Road over State Route 160 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canterbury Road over State Route 160?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Canterbury Road over State Route 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.