Prairie City Road over Alder Creek
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of U.S. 50 · Structure no. 24C0329
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie City Road over Alder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie City Road over Alder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie City Road over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie City Road over Alder 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Prairie City Road over Alder Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Prairie City Road over Alder Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie City Road over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.