US Bridges

Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek

Poor

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI S State RTE 16 · Structure no. 24C0525

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bradshaw Road over Morrison 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,519 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location0.3 MI S State RTE 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.52397, -121.33484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,540 (2006)
Projected traffic21,519 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek built?

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

What condition is Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw Road over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.