US Bridges

Auburn Boulevard over Cripple Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N Antelope RD · Structure no. 24C0085

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,822
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Boulevard over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Auburn Boulevard over Cripple Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25,822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,774 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuburn Boulevard
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.1 MI N Antelope RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70891, -121.29021
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,822 (2024)
Projected traffic45,774 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Boulevard over Cripple 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 Cripple Creek carry?

About 25,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Boulevard over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Boulevard over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.