US Bridges

E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.15 MI SE Creekside DR · Structure no. 24C0066

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,316 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Bidwell ST
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.15 MI SE Creekside DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66799, -121.14746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2008)
Projected traffic16,316 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns E Bidwell ST over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.