US Bridges

East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI SE Blue Ravine RD · Structure no. 24C0064

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,224 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Bidwell ST
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Blue Ravine RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66903, -121.15295
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2008)
Projected traffic16,224 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is East Bidwell ST over Humbug 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 East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns East Bidwell ST over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.