US Bridges

Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI S of Silver Eagle · Structure no. 24C0555

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,245
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12,245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,733 by 2043. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorwood Ave
CrossesArcade Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Silver Eagle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.62375, -121.45701
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,245 (2017)
Projected traffic18,733 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood Ave over Arcade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek carry?

About 12,245 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Ave over Arcade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.