US Bridges

Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral

Fair

Sacramento County, California · East of Natomas Blvd · Structure no. 24C0598

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,509
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 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 23,509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,105 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGateway Park Blvd
CrossesDrainage Canal Lateral
LocationEast of Natomas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64924, -121.50254
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,509 (2012)
Projected traffic26,105 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral 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 Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral carry?

About 23,509 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway Park Blvd over Drainage Canal Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.