US Bridges

Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.8 MI N Auburn Bl · Structure no. 24C0318

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 12,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,305 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Maren Lane
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.8 MI N Auburn Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.69834, -121.30859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,410 (2024)
Projected traffic36,305 by 2045
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 Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Maren Lane over Cripple 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek carry?

About 12,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Van Maren Lane over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.