US Bridges

Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.9 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 24C0449

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,193
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLambert Road
CrossesStone Lake Drain
Location1.9 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.32046, -121.50004
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2009)
Projected traffic1,669 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Road over Stone Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.