US Bridges

Earhart DR over Airport Blvd

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 Mile N. of I-5 · Structure no. 24C0581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earhart DR over Airport Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Earhart DR over Airport Blvd in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEarhart DR
CrossesAirport Blvd
Location0.3 Mile N. of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.68594, -121.59113
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2012)
Projected traffic3,654 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Earhart DR over Airport Blvd built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earhart DR over Airport Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Earhart DR over Airport Blvd carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Earhart DR over Airport Blvd?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Earhart DR over Airport Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.