US Bridges

Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.35 MI S Madison Ave · Structure no. 24C0203

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,405 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarfield Ave
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.35 MI S Madison Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65589, -121.33731
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2012)
Projected traffic15,405 by 2046
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 SystemNo

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 Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Ave over Arcade 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 Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Ave over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.