US Bridges

Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N Gerber RD · Structure no. 24C0552

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,730
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,353 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road
CrossesGerber Creek
Location0.1 MI N Gerber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.48353, -121.33467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,730 (2013)
Projected traffic31,353 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road over Gerber Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek carry?

About 18,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw Road over Gerber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.