LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 0.3 MI N of Mack RD · Structure no. 24C0093
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,712
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,932 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Mancha Way over Elder 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek carry?
About 5,712 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA Mancha Way over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.