US Bridges

Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.5 MI W of Franklin Blvd · Structure no. 24C0502

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

About this bridge

Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laguna 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,772 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLaguna Blvd
CrossesUP RR and BNSF RY
Location0.5 MI W of Franklin Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.4238, -121.45689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2009)
Projected traffic14,772 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY built?

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

What condition is Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY 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 Laguna 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 Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Blvd over UP RR and BNSF RY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.