US Bridges

Center Parkway NB over Elder Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Mack RD · Structure no. 24C0219R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,498
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Parkway NB over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Parkway NB over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,787 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Parkway NB
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mack RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.47552, -121.43737
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,498 (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 NB over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Parkway NB 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 NB over Elder Creek carry?

About 5,498 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Parkway NB over Elder Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Center Parkway NB over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.