US Bridges

Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.55 MI East of I-80 · Structure no. 24C0207

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,039
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 53,039 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,365 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreenback Lane
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.55 MI East of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6809, -121.3268
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,039 (2024)
Projected traffic135,365 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Greenback Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek carry?

About 53,039 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Greenback Lane over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.