US Bridges

Gloria Drive over Main Canal

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Sacramento County, California · .7 MI W/O Florin RD · Structure no. 24C0292

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,413
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloria Drive over Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gloria Drive over Main Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,638 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGloria Drive
CrossesMain Canal
Location.7 MI W/O Florin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.49754, -121.54404
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,413 (2009)
Projected traffic6,638 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gloria Drive over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gloria Drive over Main Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Gloria Drive over Main Canal carry?

About 5,413 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gloria Drive over Main Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Gloria Drive over Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.