US Bridges

Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI S. of Blue Ravine · Structure no. 24C0386

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,842
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,842 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,132 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Avenue Parkway
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of Blue Ravine
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.6703, -121.13479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,842 (2007)
Projected traffic11,132 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow 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 2022.

How much traffic does Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek carry?

About 15,842 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Avenue Parkway over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.