US Bridges

Gerber Road over Horse Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI E Bradshaw Blvd · Structure no. 24C0333

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerber Road over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gerber Road over Horse Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,084 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGerber Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.3 MI E Bradshaw Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48163, -121.32899
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2014)
Projected traffic11,084 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gerber Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerber Road over Horse 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Gerber Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gerber Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gerber Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.