US Bridges

Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.3 MI N/O Calvine · Structure no. 24C0278

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,244
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,177 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesExcelsior RD
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location1.3 MI N/O Calvine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47018, -121.29754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,244 (2011)
Projected traffic7,177 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior RD over Laguna 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek carry?

About 4,244 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior RD over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.