US Bridges

Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 4 MI S/O Dillard RD · Structure no. 24C0404

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Station RD
CrossesBranch Laguna Creek
Location4 MI S/O Dillard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.38363, -121.16841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2007)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Station RD over Branch Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.