US Bridges

San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E Airport RD · Structure no. 24C0132

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,773
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,773 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSan Juan RD
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
Location0.1 MI E Airport RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62748, -121.51399
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,773 (2014)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
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 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 San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Juan RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 2,773 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns San Juan RD over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.