US Bridges

Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 200 N of Zinnia Way · Structure no. 24C0489

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,885
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,885 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,299 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSheldon North DR
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location200 N of Zinnia Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.44876, -121.3854
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,885 (2006)
Projected traffic9,299 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon North DR over Strawberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 4,885 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon North DR over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.