Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River
FairPosted for loadSacramento County, California · In Walnut Grove · Structure no. 24C0005
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,626
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River is a steel continuous movable - bascule carrying Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 6,626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,119 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River carry?
About 6,626 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Grove Xing over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.