US Bridges

Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.25 MI W of Franklin Bl · Structure no. 24C0501

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,772 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElk Grove Blvd
CrossesUP RR and BNSF RY
Location0.25 MI W of Franklin Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40862, -121.4551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2009)
Projected traffic14,772 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY 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 Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Grove Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.