US Bridges

Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Just North of Cook Ave · Structure no. 24C0392

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,139
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMariposa Avenue
CrossesMariposa Creek
LocationJust North of Cook Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.7021, -121.28106
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,139 (2024)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek carry?

About 3,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Avenue over Mariposa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.