US Bridges

Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Linda Creek · Structure no. 24C0446

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
804
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Avenue
CrossesLinda Creek
LocationLinda Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.71082, -121.20986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2011)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Avenue over Linda 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Avenue over Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.