US Bridges

Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek

Poor

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N/O SR 104 · Structure no. 24C0276

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesClay Station RD
CrossesHadselville Creek
Location0.1 MI N/O SR 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33624, -121.16841
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Clay Station RD over Hadselville 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Station RD over Hadselville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.