Bell Ave over Magpie Creek
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E of Norwood Ave · Structure no. 24C0135
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Ave over Magpie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell Ave over Magpie Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bell Ave over Magpie Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Ave over Magpie Creek 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 Bell Ave over Magpie Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Ave over Magpie Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Ave over Magpie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.