US Bridges

Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 400 Ft N of Kiefer Blvd · Structure no. 24C0607

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Cordova Blv
CrossesSun Creek
Location400 Ft N of Kiefer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.52667, -121.22431
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2009)
Projected traffic724 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Cordova Blv over Sun Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.