US Bridges

Riley RD over Badger Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI North of Arno RD · Structure no. 24C0272

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley RD over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riley RD over Badger Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,097 by 2042. 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
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.2 MI North of Arno RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33872, -121.29755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 traffic1,650 (2007)
Projected traffic2,097 by 2042
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 Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley RD over Badger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Riley RD over Badger Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riley RD over 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 Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.