US Bridges

Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Garfield Ave · Structure no. 24C0082

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,461
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 26,461 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,591 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAuburn Boulevard
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.1 MI E/O Garfield Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66902, -121.33451
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,461 (2004)
Projected traffic52,591 by 2045
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 SystemYes

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 Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Auburn Boulevard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek carry?

About 26,461 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.