US Bridges

North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal

Fair

Sacramento County, California · East of Natomas Blvd · Structure no. 24C0597

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,649
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,649 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,803 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Bend Drive
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
LocationEast of Natomas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.65946, -121.50737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,649 (2013)
Projected traffic4,803 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 5,649 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns North Bend Drive over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.