US Bridges

Elvas Ave over H Street

Fair

Sacramento County, California · H Street · Structure no. 24C0069

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,949
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elvas Ave over H Street is a concrete slab carrying Elvas Ave over H Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 19,949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,196 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElvas Ave
CrossesH Street
LocationH Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56718, -121.43209
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,949 (2007)
Projected traffic20,196 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elvas Ave over H Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elvas Ave over H Street 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Elvas Ave over H Street carry?

About 19,949 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elvas Ave over H Street?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elvas Ave over H Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.