US Bridges

Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.24MI E/O Truxel Rd. · Structure no. 24C0124L

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,697
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDel Paso RD WB
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
Location0.24MI E/O Truxel Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.65603, -121.50726
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,697 (2010)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 8,697 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Del Paso RD WB over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.