State Route 51 over Arcade Creek
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-8.06-SAC · Structure no. 24 0126
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 51 over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 51 over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 145,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,000 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 51 over Arcade Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is State Route 51 over Arcade Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 51 over Arcade Creek carry?
About 145,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 51 over Arcade Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 51 over Arcade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.