US Bridges

Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.17 MI N Greenback LN · Structure no. 24C0396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian River Drive
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.17 MI N Greenback LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68299, -121.32501
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2045
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian River Drive 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 Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Indian River Drive over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.