US Bridges

Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI N Greenback Lane · Structure no. 24C0084

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,459
2024 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 1927 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 21,459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,591 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuburn Boulevard
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.5 MI N Greenback Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68349, -121.31347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,459 (2024)
Projected traffic52,591 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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 21,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Boulevard over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.