US Bridges

Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI N of Elverta Road · Structure no. 24C0593

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPalladay Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Elverta Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.7191, -121.44337
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2013)
Projected traffic819 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Palladay Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.