US Bridges

Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S of Brown RD · Structure no. 24C0466

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,613
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry 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 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 28,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,664 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElk Grove Florin
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Brown RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.44729, -121.37146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,613 (2011)
Projected traffic49,664 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 28,613 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Elk Grove Florin over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.