Polk Street over Magpie Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 270 N. of Lenore Way · Structure no. 24C0445
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polk Street over Magpie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Polk Street over Magpie 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polk Street over Magpie Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polk Street over Magpie 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 Polk Street over Magpie Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Polk Street over Magpie Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Polk Street over Magpie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.