US Bridges

Elvas Ave over J Street

Fair

Sacramento County, California · Elvas Ave at J ST · Structure no. 24C0071

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,078
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elvas Ave over J Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elvas Ave over J Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 21,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,281 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElvas Ave
CrossesJ Street
LocationElvas Ave at J ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56403, -121.43184
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,078 (2018)
Projected traffic46,281 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 J Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elvas Ave over J 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elvas Ave over J Street carry?

About 21,078 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elvas Ave over J Street?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Elvas Ave over J Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.