US Bridges

Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Florin RD · Structure no. 24C0303

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,719
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain is a steel culvert carrying Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2047. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTamoshanter Way
CrossesAnderson Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Florin RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.49411, -121.48612
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2017)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tamoshanter Way over Anderson Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.