US Bridges

Greenback Lane over Branch Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 100 Ft W Fair Oaks Blvd · Structure no. 24C0208

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,198
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenback Lane over Branch Arcade Creek is a concrete slab carrying Greenback Lane over Branch Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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 33,198 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,273 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenback Lane
CrossesBranch Arcade Creek
Location100 Ft W Fair Oaks Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67846, -121.26289
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,198 (2024)
Projected traffic55,273 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branch Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Greenback Lane over Branch 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 Branch Arcade Creek carry?

About 33,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenback Lane over Branch Arcade Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Greenback Lane over Branch Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.