US Bridges

Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R

Fair

Sacramento County, California · Sj & Sac County Line · Structure no. 24C0523

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,084 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2042. The structure is 2,084 ft (635.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesThornton RD
CrossesN. Fork Mokelumne R
LocationSj & Sac County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25514, -121.44015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,084 ft (635.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2009)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R 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 Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R?

The structure is 2,084 ft (635.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Thornton RD over N. Fork Mokelumne R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.