US Bridges

Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine

Fair

Sacramento County, California · West of Riley Street · Structure no. 24C0269

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 1,635 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFigueroa Street
CrossesRiley Ravine
LocationWest of Riley Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67671, -121.17603
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,635 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 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 Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine 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 Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine carry?

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

How long is Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Figueroa Street over Riley Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.