US Bridges

Granite Ave over Linda Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · .3 MI N Golden Gate Av · Structure no. 24C0264

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite Ave over Linda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Granite Ave over Linda 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGranite Ave
CrossesLinda Creek
Location.3 MI N Golden Gate Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.70909, -121.21141
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Granite Ave over Linda Creek built?

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

What condition is Granite Ave over Linda 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Granite Ave over Linda Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Granite Ave over Linda Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Granite Ave over Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.