US Bridges

Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · At Winding Way · Structure no. 24C0081

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Blvd
CrossesArcade Creek
LocationAt Winding Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64258, -121.36672
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Auburn Blvd over Arcade 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Blvd over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.