US Bridges

Riley Street over Humbug Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · East of Ravine Road · Structure no. 24C0510

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Street over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riley Street over Humbug Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,528 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiley Street
CrossesHumbug Creek
LocationEast of Ravine Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.66143, -121.15732
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2016)
Projected traffic31,528 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Riley Street over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley Street over Humbug 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 2022.

How much traffic does Riley Street over Humbug Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riley Street over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Riley Street over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.