US Bridges

Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Lemon Hill · Structure no. 24C0025

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,149
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,555 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPower Inn RD
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Lemon Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.51447, -121.40896
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,149 (2017)
Projected traffic66,555 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Inn RD over Morrison 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 Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek carry?

About 13,149 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Power Inn RD over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.