US Bridges

Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI W Amer River Cyn · Structure no. 24C0268

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 110 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrangevale Avenue
CrossesGold Creek
Location0.1 MI W Amer River Cyn
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.68078, -121.19405
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Orangevale Avenue over Gold 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 Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Orangevale Avenue over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.