US Bridges

Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · West of Van Maren Wy · Structure no. 24C0455

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridgemont Way
CrossesCripple Creek
LocationWest of Van Maren Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.69532, -121.31087
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgemont Way over Cripple 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgemont Way over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.