US Bridges

Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 1.2 MI S of Del Paso Blvd · Structure no. 24C0424R

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Truxel Road NB over East Drainage 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,813 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTruxel Road NB
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
Location1.2 MI S of Del Paso Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.63948, -121.50689
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,813 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Truxel Road NB over East Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Truxel Road NB over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.