US Bridges

Gerber RD over Horse Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI W of Bradshaw · Structure no. 24C0334

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,409
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerber RD over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gerber RD over Horse Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGerber RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Bradshaw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48164, -121.33882
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,409 (2013)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerber RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gerber RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 7,409 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gerber RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gerber RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.