US Bridges

Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 250 Ft N/O Swanbrook Ct · Structure no. 24C0474

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,665
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove 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 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 11,665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,778 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaguna Springs DR
CrossesElk Grove Creek
Location250 Ft N/O Swanbrook Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.41266, -121.39519
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,665 (2011)
Projected traffic30,778 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek carry?

About 11,665 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Springs DR over Elk Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.