US Bridges

Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 MI S of E Bidwell RD · Structure no. 24C0384

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,197 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ravine Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.6 MI S of E Bidwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.66057, -121.15774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2016)
Projected traffic11,197 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is Blue Ravine Road over Willow 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ravine Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.