US Bridges

Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI N of Rachel Drive · Structure no. 24C0594

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVintage Oak Ave
CrossesDeadman Gulch N Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Rachel Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.27673, -121.30032
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,419 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch 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 Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vintage Oak Ave over Deadman Gulch N Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.