US Bridges

El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI W. of SR 51 · Structure no. 24C0359

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
568 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,019
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt 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 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 33,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,169 by 2041. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Camino Ave
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt
Location0.4 MI W. of SR 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.61077, -121.43655
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,019 (2014)
Projected traffic123,169 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt built?

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

What condition is El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt 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 2023.

How much traffic does El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt carry?

About 33,019 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Ave over UP BNSF AMTRAK Scrtd Lrt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.