US Bridges

Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI W Dry CR RD · Structure no. 24C0247

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurved Bridge RD
CrossesNorth Channel Dry Creek
Location0.2 MI W Dry CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68992, -121.44106
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
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

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 Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Curved Bridge RD over North Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.