US Bridges

Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · .1 MI E/O Norwood Ave · Structure no. 24C0377

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,725
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek 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 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 6,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJesse Ave
CrossesMagpie Creek
Location.1 MI E/O Norwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64396, -121.45589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,725 (2010)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
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 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 Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek built?

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

What condition is Jesse Ave over Magpie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek carry?

About 6,725 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Ave over Magpie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.