Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal
PoorSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Garden HWY · Structure no. 24C0099
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,991
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,991 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,073 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 86 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal carry?
About 19,991 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Northgate Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.