US Bridges

Steiner RD over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · South of 53rd Ave · Structure no. 24C0389

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steiner RD over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Steiner RD over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,531 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSteiner RD
CrossesMorrison Creek
LocationSouth of 53rd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50293, -121.44194
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2007)
Projected traffic7,531 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Steiner RD over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steiner RD over Morrison 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Steiner RD over Morrison Creek carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steiner RD over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Steiner RD over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.