US Bridges

Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Oak Ave · Structure no. 24C0190

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,286
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 39,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,081 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHazel Avenue
CrossesLinda Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Oak Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.70136, -121.22492
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,286 (2004)
Projected traffic94,081 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Avenue over Linda 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek carry?

About 39,286 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Avenue over Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.