US Bridges

East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · South of W Elkhorn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0602

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,044
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,608 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Commerce Way
CrossesN Natomas Rnl Park Canal
LocationSouth of W Elkhorn Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67801, -121.53174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,044 (2016)
Projected traffic20,608 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal carry?

About 17,044 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns East Commerce Way over N Natomas Rnl Park Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.