US Bridges

Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · .7KM E. of Rio Linda Blvd · Structure no. 24C0179

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,761 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElkhorn Blvd
CrossesSouth Channel Dry Creek
Location.7KM E. of Rio Linda Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6838, -121.44907
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2002)
Projected traffic7,761 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 South Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Blvd over South Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.