US Bridges

Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · North of Pocket Road · Structure no. 24C0421

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,529
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,134 by 2047. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWindbridge Drive
CrossesPocket Canal
LocationNorth of Pocket Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.4824, -121.53511
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,529 (2009)
Projected traffic8,134 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal carry?

About 4,529 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Windbridge Drive over Pocket Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.