US Bridges

Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 2.5 MI W/O Rio Linda Blvd · Structure no. 24C0218

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 51 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,303 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesElverta RD
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
Location2.5 MI W/O Rio Linda Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71428, -121.51247
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,303 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elverta RD over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.