US Bridges

Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 1.2 M Eo Elk Grove Florin · Structure no. 24C0512

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon Road
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location1.2 M Eo Elk Grove Florin
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.43809, -121.34924
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2007)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon Road over Laguna 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sheldon Road over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.