US Bridges

Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain

Good

Sacramento County, California · N/O Interstate 80 · Structure no. 24C0225

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorwood Ave
CrossesMagpie Drain
LocationN/O Interstate 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64233, -121.45692
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain built?

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

What condition is Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain 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 Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Norwood Ave over Magpie Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.