Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek
PoorSacramento County, California · 0.7 MI N Calvine RD · Structure no. 24C0337
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Carmencita Road over Laguna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.