US Bridges

Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 120 Ft E/O Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 24C0469

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Country Blvd
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location120 Ft E/O Sunrise Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.62789, -121.26563
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2013)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo 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 Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Gold Country Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.