US Bridges

Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Btwn 65th ST and Stktn Bl · Structure no. 24C0245

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,043
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,043 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,278 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElder Creek RD
CrossesMorrison Creek
LocationBtwn 65th ST and Stktn Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.51042, -121.43136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,043 (2013)
Projected traffic15,278 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elder Creek RD over Morrison 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek carry?

About 21,043 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Elder Creek RD over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.