Clay Station Road over Browns Creek
PoorSacramento County, California · 1.2 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 24C0309
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 74 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,311
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Station Road over Browns Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Station Road over Browns Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 3 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 2,311 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,782 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Station Road over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Clay Station Road over Browns 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Station Road over Browns Creek carry?
About 2,311 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Clay Station Road over Browns Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Station Road over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.