US Bridges

W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 24C0527

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,398
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal 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 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 15,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,485 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW El Camino Ave
CrossesNatomas Main Canal
Location0.3 MI West of I-5
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.61396, -121.52187
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,398 (2014)
Projected traffic20,485 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal built?

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

What condition is W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal carry?

About 15,398 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns W El Camino Ave over Natomas Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.