US Bridges

Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard

Fair

Sacramento County, California · North from I ST Viaduct · Structure no. 24C0006

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
850 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,594
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,473 by 2043. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJibboom Street
CrossesUP RR Yard
LocationNorth from I ST Viaduct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58591, -121.50482
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,594 (2014)
Projected traffic12,473 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard carry?

About 8,594 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jibboom Street over UP RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.