US Bridges

26th Street over Rio Linda Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Elkhorn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0493

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Rio Linda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 26th Street over Rio Linda Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th Street
CrossesRio Linda Creek
Location0.5 MI S/O Elkhorn Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68271, -121.40598
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2015)
Projected traffic843 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Street over Rio Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Street over Rio Linda 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Street over Rio Linda Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street over Rio Linda Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street over Rio Linda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.