US Bridges

Madison Ave over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E Garfield Ave · Structure no. 24C0049

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Madison Ave over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,760 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.1 MI E Garfield Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66067, -121.33609
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2002)
Projected traffic43,760 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Madison Ave over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Madison Ave over Arcade 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 Madison Ave over Arcade Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.