US Bridges

Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 200 Ft S/O Blue Ravine RD · Structure no. 24C0387

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,097
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug 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 14,097 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,124 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Avenue Parkway
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location200 Ft S/O Blue Ravine RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67536, -121.13632
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,097 (2007)
Projected traffic11,124 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Humbug Creek built?

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

What condition is Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug 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 Humbug Creek carry?

About 14,097 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Avenue Parkway over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.