US Bridges

Matheney Way over Arcade Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.16 MI N Greenback LN · Structure no. 24C0395

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matheney Way over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Matheney Way over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMatheney Way
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.16 MI N Greenback LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68255, -121.32204
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic965 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Matheney Way over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matheney Way over Arcade 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Matheney Way over Arcade Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Matheney Way over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Matheney Way over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.