US Bridges

Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.05 MI N Manzanita Ave · Structure no. 24C0083

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,461
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,461 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,591 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAuburn Boulevard
CrossesBrooktree Creek
Location0.05 MI N Manzanita Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67371, -121.32757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,461 (2004)
Projected traffic52,591 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brooktree Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek carry?

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

How long is Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Boulevard over Brooktree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.