US Bridges

Colony RD over Badger Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI S of Arno RD · Structure no. 24C0340

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony RD over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colony RD over Badger Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColony RD
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Arno RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.3383, -121.24206
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2007)
Projected traffic711 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Colony RD over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony RD over Badger 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Colony RD over Badger Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colony RD over Badger Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Colony RD over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.