US Bridges

Winding Way over Arcade Creek

Poor

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E/O College Oak DR · Structure no. 24C0267

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,544
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Way over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winding Way over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,433 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinding Way
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.1 MI E/O College Oak DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64499, -121.34808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,544 (2010)
Projected traffic32,433 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Way over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Way over Arcade Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Way over Arcade Creek carry?

About 17,544 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winding Way over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Way over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.