US Bridges

Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.35 MI East of I-80 · Structure no. 24C0417

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,403
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 29,403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,561 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAntelope Road
CrossesCripple Creek Tributary
Location0.35 MI East of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70729, -121.3036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,403 (2010)
Projected traffic67,561 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary 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 Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary carry?

About 29,403 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope Road over Cripple Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.