US Bridges

Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.7 MI NW State RTE 16 · Structure no. 24C0332

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 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 5 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKiefer Blvd
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.7 MI NW State RTE 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.50136, -121.16487
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2013)
Projected traffic802 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Kiefer Blvd over Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kiefer Blvd over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.