Freeport over Sacramento River
PoorPosted for loadSacramento County, California · Concts Frprt Bl S Riv RD · Structure no. 24C0001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 653 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,112
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeport over Sacramento River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Freeport over Sacramento River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,067 by 2042. The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeport over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Freeport over Sacramento River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Freeport over Sacramento River carry?
About 3,112 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Freeport over Sacramento River?
The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Freeport over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.