Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Mack Road · Structure no. 24C0293
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,257
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 4,257 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,659 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tangerine Ave over Elder 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek carry?
About 4,257 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Tangerine Ave over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.