US Bridges

Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 Mi. N/O SR 104 · Structure no. 24C0516

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCherokee Lane
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N/O SR 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.30121, -121.26428
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2009)
Projected traffic555 by 2044
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

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 Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Lane over Skunk 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Lane over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.