US Bridges

Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S Highland Ave · Structure no. 24C0324

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,556
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mariposa Avenue over Arcade 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 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,336 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMariposa Avenue
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.1 MI S Highland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68861, -121.28325
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2024)
Projected traffic9,336 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek built?

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

What condition is Mariposa Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Avenue over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.