US Bridges

Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI S of Greenback · Structure no. 24C0327

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brooktree Drive over Brooktree 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooktree Drive
CrossesBrooktree Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Greenback
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67465, -121.30103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2024)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek built?

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

What condition is Brooktree Drive over Brooktree 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 Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brooktree Drive over Brooktree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.