US Bridges

Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · At Woodmere DR · Structure no. 24C0061

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 36,337 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFolsom Boulevard
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationAt Woodmere DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65665, -121.18222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,337 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Folsom Boulevard over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Folsom Boulevard over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.