US Bridges

Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.15 MI S Sheldon RD · Structure no. 24C0405

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,060
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 6,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,124 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBruceville RD
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location0.15 MI S Sheldon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43499, -121.41744
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,060 (2009)
Projected traffic8,124 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bruceville RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek carry?

About 6,060 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Bruceville RD over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.