US Bridges

Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.9 MI S Dillard RD · Structure no. 24C0261

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTavernor RD
CrossesPasture Creek
Location0.9 MI S Dillard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.43124, -121.19536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2014)
Projected traffic1,885 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

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 Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tavernor RD over Pasture 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 Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tavernor RD over Pasture Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.