US Bridges

Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.1 MI W Rio Linda Blvd · Structure no. 24C0217

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,111 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElverta Road
CrossesNatomas East Main Drain
Location1.1 MI W Rio Linda Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71435, -121.48742
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2002)
Projected traffic7,111 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain built?

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

What condition is Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain 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 Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Elverta Road over Natomas East Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.