US Bridges

65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Lemon Hill · Structure no. 24C0204L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,478
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,327 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries65th ST Expwy SB
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Lemon Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.51379, -121.42747
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,478 (2011)
Projected traffic45,327 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison 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 2024.

How much traffic does 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek carry?

About 10,478 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 65th ST Expwy SB over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.