US Bridges

National DR over Steelhead Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Striker Ave · Structure no. 24C0477

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,880
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

National DR over Steelhead Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying National DR over Steelhead Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,723 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNational DR
CrossesSteelhead Creek
Location0.1 MI S/O Striker Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64933, -121.48757
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2015)
Projected traffic7,723 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was National DR over Steelhead Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is National DR over Steelhead 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does National DR over Steelhead Creek carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is National DR over Steelhead Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns National DR over Steelhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.