US Bridges

Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N Elk Grove Blvd · Structure no. 24C0381

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,470
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,997 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmerald Vista DR
CrossesElk Grove Creek
Location0.1 MI N Elk Grove Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.41078, -121.38405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,470 (2007)
Projected traffic14,997 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek carry?

About 11,470 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Vista DR over Elk Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.