US Bridges

Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Btwn 28th ST Gbsn Rn Pk R · Structure no. 24C0361

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elverta RD over North Channel Dry 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,111 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElverta RD
CrossesNorth Channel Dry Creek
LocationBtwn 28th ST Gbsn Rn Pk R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71435, -121.4041
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,111 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Elverta RD over North Channel Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elverta RD over North Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.