US Bridges

Sunrise Blvd over American River

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 1.7 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 24C0074

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,020 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78,370
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Blvd over American River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunrise Blvd over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 78,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,881 by 2042. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Blvd
CrossesAmerican River
Location1.7 MI N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.63221, -121.26806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,370 (2010)
Projected traffic144,881 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sunrise Blvd over American River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sunrise Blvd over American River 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 Sunrise Blvd over American River carry?

About 78,370 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Blvd over American River?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Blvd over American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.