US Bridges

Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 250 S/O Country Falls LN · Structure no. 24C0560

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,447
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 5,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,006 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFire Poppy DR
CrossesShed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)
Location250 S/O Country Falls LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.40505, -121.44072
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,447 (2007)
Projected traffic19,006 by 2042
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

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 Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt) carry?

About 5,447 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Poppy DR over Shed a Chnnl (ehrhardt)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.