US Bridges

N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 Mi. E. of Truxel RD · Structure no. 24C0382R

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Market Blvd EB
CrossesEast Main Drainage Canal
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Truxel RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64679, -121.50724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2018)
Projected traffic6,564 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal 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 N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Market Blvd EB over East Main Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.