US Bridges

Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 135 S. of Juneau Way · Structure no. 24C0444

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek is a steel culvert carrying Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,416 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChanning Drive
CrossesRio Linda Creek
Location135 S. of Juneau Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68328, -121.37577
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,416 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek 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 Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Channing Drive over Rio Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.