US Bridges

Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Fowler Ave · Structure no. 24C0097

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,306
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockton Blvd over Morrison Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stockton Blvd over Morrison 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 23,306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,376 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStockton Blvd
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Fowler Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.50766, -121.43443
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 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 traffic23,306 (2011)
Projected traffic42,376 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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 built?

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

What condition is Stockton Blvd over Morrison 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 Morrison Creek carry?

About 23,306 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stockton Blvd over Morrison 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 Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.