US Bridges

Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · S/O Northbrook Way · Structure no. 24C0442

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,851
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,851 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,430 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDewey Drive
CrossesArcade Creek
LocationS/O Northbrook Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66872, -121.30854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,851 (2011)
Projected traffic13,430 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek carry?

About 22,851 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey Drive over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.