US Bridges

Gerber RD over Horse Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 MI W of Bradshaw RD · Structure no. 24C0553

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,409
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerber RD over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gerber RD over Horse Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,236 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGerber RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Bradshaw RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48157, -121.3449
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,409 (2013)
Projected traffic12,236 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gerber RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerber RD over Horse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gerber RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 7,409 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gerber RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Gerber RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.