US Bridges

Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.4 MI NE Sunrise Bl · Structure no. 24C0322

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,441
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Auburn Road over Cripple 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 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 9,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,155 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Auburn Road
CrossesCripple Creek
Location1.4 MI NE Sunrise Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71379, -121.24977
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,441 (2024)
Projected traffic32,155 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Auburn Road over Cripple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek carry?

About 9,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Auburn Road over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.