US Bridges

Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI East of S.R. 99 · Structure no. 24C0193

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,869
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 29,869 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,490 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElk Grove Blvd
CrossesElk Grove Creek
Location0.5 MI East of S.R. 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40885, -121.37864
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,869 (2011)
Projected traffic50,490 by 2045
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek carry?

About 29,869 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Grove Blvd over Elk Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.