US Bridges

Meiss RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI S/E of S.R. 16 · Structure no. 24C0355

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meiss RD over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Meiss RD over Deer Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMeiss RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 MI S/E of S.R. 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49593, -121.19505
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic326 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Meiss RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meiss RD 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 Meiss RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meiss RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Meiss RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.