US Bridges

Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 1.1 MI N/O Arno RD · Structure no. 24C0271

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,684
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riley RD over N Fork Badger 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiley RD
CrossesN Fork Badger Creek
Location1.1 MI N/O Arno RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35156, -121.29754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,684 (2009)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek built?

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

What condition is Riley RD over N Fork Badger 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek carry?

About 1,684 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Riley RD over N Fork Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.