US Bridges

Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 200 Ft N/O Lismore DR · Structure no. 24C0563

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalcon Meadow DR
CrossesElk Grove Creek
Location200 Ft N/O Lismore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.3981, -121.36168
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic859 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon Meadow DR over Elk Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.