US Bridges

New Hope RD over Bear Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 2 MI NE San Joaqn CO Line · Structure no. 24C0052

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD over Bear Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Hope RD over Bear Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1947, 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2046. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNew Hope RD
CrossesBear Slough
Location2 MI NE San Joaqn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24124, -121.38619
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2009)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 New Hope RD over Bear Slough built?

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

What condition is New Hope RD over Bear Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope RD over Bear Slough carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Hope RD over Bear Slough?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope RD over Bear Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.