US Bridges

Winding Way over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 100 Ft S/O College Oak DR · Structure no. 24C0326

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,544
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Way over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Winding Way over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 109 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 17,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,432 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinding Way
CrossesArcade Creek
Location100 Ft S/O College Oak DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64396, -121.35051
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,544 (2010)
Projected traffic32,432 by 2042
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 Winding Way over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Winding Way 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 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Way over Arcade Creek carry?

About 17,544 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winding Way over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Way over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.