US Bridges

Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Btwn Chan DR & Lary Way · Structure no. 24C0402

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThomas DR
CrossesRio Linda Creek
LocationBtwn Chan DR & Lary Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68507, -121.37919
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas DR over Rio Linda 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas DR over Rio Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.