US Bridges

24th ST over Anderson Drain

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Florin RD · Structure no. 24C0304

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,907
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over Anderson Drain is a steel culvert carrying 24th ST over Anderson Drain in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 17,907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries24th ST
CrossesAnderson Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Florin RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.49403, -121.48256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,907 (2017)
Projected traffic18,806 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 24th ST over Anderson Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 24th ST 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 24th ST over Anderson Drain carry?

About 17,907 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST over Anderson Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over Anderson Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.