US Bridges

El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 500 N/O Elverta Road · Structure no. 24C0439

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,544 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Verano Road
CrossesEast Canal Tributary 2
Location500 N/O Elverta Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71589, -121.45113
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2002)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2 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 2024.

How much traffic does El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns El Verano Road over East Canal Tributary 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.