River Road over Delta Cross Channel
FairSacramento County, California · N Edge Walnut Grve S Lock · Structure no. 24C0167
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 299 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,588
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Delta Cross Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Delta Cross Channel in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 9,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,148 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Delta Cross Channel built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Delta Cross Channel 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 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Delta Cross Channel carry?
About 9,588 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Delta Cross Channel?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Delta Cross Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.