US Bridges

Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI E of Northgate Blv · Structure no. 24C0379

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,298 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
21,440
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,636 by 2044. The structure is 1,298 ft (395.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArden - Garden HWY
CrossesNatomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR
Location0.3 MI E of Northgate Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.60578, -121.47069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,298 ft (395.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,440 (2008)
Projected traffic27,636 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR carry?

About 21,440 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR?

The structure is 1,298 ft (395.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Arden - Garden HWY over Natomas E Mn Drn Cnl RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.