US Bridges

W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR

Fair

Sacramento County, California · Btwn Northgate & Norwood · Structure no. 24C0133

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,159
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2041. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Silver Eagle RD
CrossesNatomas E Main Drn UPRR
LocationBtwn Northgate & Norwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62956, -121.47148
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,159 (2014)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR carry?

About 15,159 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Silver Eagle RD over Natomas E Main Drn UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.