US Bridges

Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 3.5 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 24C0307

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesClay Station Road
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location3.5 MI N of SR 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38502, -121.16844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Clay Station Road over Laguna 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Station Road over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.