US Bridges

Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI E Rio Linda Blvd · Structure no. 24C0178

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,303 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElkhorn Blvd
CrossesNorth Channel Dry Creek
Location0.3 MI E Rio Linda Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68381, -121.45247
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2002)
Projected traffic13,303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry 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 Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.