US Bridges

Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI E Sheldon Woods RD · Structure no. 24C0428

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,808 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrant Line RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.2 MI E Sheldon Woods RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.44024, -121.29015
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2007)
Projected traffic21,808 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Line RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Line RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.