US Bridges

Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.0 MI S Elkhorn Bl · Structure no. 24C0014

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRio Linda Blvd
CrossesSouth Channel Dry Creek
Location1.0 MI S Elkhorn Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67094, -121.45447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,113 (2018)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 6,113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Linda Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.