US Bridges

Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.6 MI W Rio Linda Blvd · Structure no. 24C0106

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,195 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElkhorn Blvd
CrossesNatomas E Main Drn Canal
Location1.6 MI W Rio Linda Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68506, -121.48533
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2002)
Projected traffic12,195 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Blvd over Natomas E Main Drn Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.