US Bridges

Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 125 Ft Ne/O Westerly DR · Structure no. 24C0524

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,795
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 3,795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,134 by 2047. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior RD
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location125 Ft Ne/O Westerly DR
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.53911, -121.28815
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,795 (2010)
Projected traffic7,134 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Excelsior RD over Morrison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek carry?

About 3,795 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior RD over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.