US Bridges

Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 175 N/O W Core Way · Structure no. 24C0422

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,074
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Front Drive
CrossesPocket Canal
Location175 N/O W Core Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.48174, -121.53239
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2009)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Front 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 Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Front Drive over Pocket Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.