US Bridges

Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2

Fair

Sacramento County, California · W/O 9th Street · Structure no. 24C0441

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2 is a steel culvert carrying Elverta 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,111 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElverta Road
CrossesEast Canal Tributary 2
LocationW/O 9th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71446, -121.44664
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,111 by 2042
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 Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2 built?

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

What condition is Elverta 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 Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Elverta Road over East Canal Tributary 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.