US Bridges

Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E of Northgate · Structure no. 24C0538

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
813 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,208
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19,208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,145 by 2044. The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesMain Avenue
CrossesNatomas E Main Drn RR
Location0.1 MI E of Northgate
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.65511, -121.47595
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length813 ft (247.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,208 (2015)
Projected traffic25,145 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR carry?

About 19,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR?

The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Main Avenue over Natomas E Main Drn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.