US Bridges

Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Mack RD · Structure no. 24C0219L

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,661
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,661 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,787 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Parkway SB
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mack RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.47552, -121.43759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,661 (2017)
Projected traffic18,787 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek built?

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

What condition is Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek carry?

About 4,661 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Center Parkway SB over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.