US Bridges

Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N Sheldon RD · Structure no. 24C0248

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBader RD
CrossesEast Branch Laguna Creek
Location0.4 MI N Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.44378, -121.32524
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2007)
Projected traffic2,227 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bader RD over East Branch Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.