US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Ascot Ave · Structure no. 24C0223

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,298
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesMagpie Creek Diversion
Location0.1 MI S of Ascot Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66816, -121.43833
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,298 (2016)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion 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 Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion carry?

About 4,298 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Magpie Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.