US Bridges

28th ST over Goat Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI N of U ST · Structure no. 24C0015

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th ST over Goat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th ST over Goat 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 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries28th ST
CrossesGoat Creek
Location0.2 MI N of U ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.70634, -121.40143
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2018)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 28th ST over Goat Creek built?

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

What condition is 28th ST over Goat Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 28th ST over Goat Creek carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28th ST over Goat Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 28th ST over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.