US Bridges

Waldo RD over Skunk Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 1 MI N Twin Cities RD · Structure no. 24C0260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo RD over Skunk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waldo RD over Skunk Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldo RD
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location1 MI N Twin Cities RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.305, -121.27717
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2009)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Waldo RD over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldo RD over Skunk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Waldo RD over Skunk Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waldo RD over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Waldo RD over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.