US Bridges

Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.15 MI E Van Maren Wy · Structure no. 24C0400

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,507 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalvin Drive
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.15 MI E Van Maren Wy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69929, -121.30646
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2006)
Projected traffic7,507 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvin Drive over Cripple 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 Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Calvin Drive over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.