US Bridges

West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI E of Northgate Blv · Structure no. 24C0540

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,744
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,566 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest El Camino Ave
CrossesNatomas E Main Drain Cnl
Location0.4 MI E of Northgate Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.6111, -121.46782
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,744 (2013)
Projected traffic24,566 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl carry?

About 12,744 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West El Camino Ave over Natomas E Main Drain Cnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.