US Bridges

Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 790 Ft N/O Lenhart RD · Structure no. 24C0482

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,278
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,014 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPower Inn RD
CrossesBeacon Creek
Location790 Ft N/O Lenhart RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.47097, -121.40865
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,278 (2015)
Projected traffic31,014 by 2043
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 SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Inn RD over Beacon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek carry?

About 19,278 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Power Inn RD over Beacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.