US Bridges

Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI S of Elder Crk RD · Structure no. 24C0530

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,413 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBradshaw RD
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Elder Crk RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.50723, -121.3348
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2006)
Projected traffic18,413 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw RD over Elder 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw RD over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.