US Bridges

Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI E of Dry CR RD · Structure no. 24C0224

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vinci Ave 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVinci Ave
CrossesMagpie Creek Diversion
Location0.4 MI E of Dry CR RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66551, -121.4316
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion built?

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

What condition is Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vinci Ave 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vinci Ave over Magpie Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.