Gerber Road over Elder Creek
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.3 MI E of Power Inn RD · Structure no. 24C0017
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,665
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gerber Road over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gerber Road over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 19,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,809 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerber Road over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Gerber Road over Elder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gerber Road over Elder Creek carry?
About 19,665 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gerber Road over Elder Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Gerber Road over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.