US Bridges

Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Big Horn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0473

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,561
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove 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 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 50,561 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,555 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLaguna Blvd
CrossesElk Grove Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Big Horn Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.42208, -121.40253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,561 (2011)
Projected traffic55,555 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek carry?

About 50,561 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Blvd over Elk Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.