US Bridges

Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Fowler Ave · Structure no. 24C0096

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,332
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 26,332 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,102 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStockton Blvd
CrossesMorrison Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI S of Fowler Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.50479, -121.43309
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,332 (2011)
Projected traffic45,102 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Morrison Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary 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 Morrison Creek Tributary carry?

About 26,332 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.