US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.25 MI N Elkhorn Bl · Structure no. 24C0311

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesSouth Channel Dry Creek
Location0.25 MI N Elkhorn Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68693, -121.43826
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
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

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 Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over South Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.