US Bridges

Waterman RD over Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · South of Bond RD · Structure no. 24C0286

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman RD over Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waterman RD over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 44 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterman RD
CrossesLaguna Creek
LocationSouth of Bond RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.42268, -121.35301
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2007)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waterman RD over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Waterman RD over Laguna 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Waterman RD over Laguna Creek carry?

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

How long is Waterman RD over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Waterman RD over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.