US Bridges

Reese Road over Elder Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 100 N/O Gerber RD · Structure no. 24C0450

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reese Road over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reese Road over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReese Road
CrossesElder Creek
Location100 N/O Gerber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48226, -121.39608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2006)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reese Road over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reese Road over Elder 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Reese Road over Elder Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reese Road over Elder Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Reese Road over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.