US Bridges

Jibboom ST over American River

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N Richards Blvd · Structure no. 24C0022

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
959 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jibboom ST over American River is a steel truss - thru carrying Jibboom ST over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 94 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2046. The structure is 959 ft (292.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJibboom ST
CrossesAmerican River
Location0.1 MI N Richards Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59887, -121.50523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length959 ft (292.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic777 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jibboom ST over American River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Jibboom ST over American 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jibboom ST over American River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jibboom ST over American River?

The structure is 959 ft (292.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jibboom ST over American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.