US Bridges

Clay Station RD over Deer Creek

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Sacramento County, California · 4.3 MI N/O Twin Cities RD · Structure no. 24C0460

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Station RD over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Clay Station RD over Deer Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Station RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.3 MI N/O Twin Cities RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.39665, -121.16943
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 Clay Station RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Station RD over Deer 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 2021.

How much traffic does Clay Station RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clay Station RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Station RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.