US Bridges

Rush River DR over Main Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1/4 MI S Little River Way · Structure no. 24C0374

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,715
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush River DR over Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rush River DR over Main Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRush River DR
CrossesMain Canal
Location1/4 MI S Little River Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.4876, -121.53763
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,715 (2014)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush River DR over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush River DR over Main Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rush River DR over Main Canal carry?

About 6,715 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rush River DR over Main Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rush River DR over Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.