US Bridges

Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI S of Auburn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0319

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,009
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,009 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,914 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVan Maren Lane
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Auburn Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68291, -121.30946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,009 (2024)
Projected traffic36,914 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

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

About 13,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Van Maren Lane over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.