Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek
PoorSacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 24C0306
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 306 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Alta Mesa Road over Laguna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.