US Bridges

Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Gerber RD · Structure no. 24C0092

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,051
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 101 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 36,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,577 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStockton Blvd
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Gerber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48004, -121.42144
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,051 (2014)
Projected traffic58,577 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Stockton Blvd over Elder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek carry?

About 36,051 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Stockton Blvd over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.