US Bridges

Scott Road over Coyote Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 5.7 MI N Latrobe RD · Structure no. 24C0239

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,265
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scott Road over Coyote Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2047. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location5.7 MI N Latrobe RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59294, -121.12912
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,265 (2010)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Scott Road over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Coyote Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Coyote Creek carry?

About 2,265 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.