US Bridges

Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 400 Ft E of Cntry Grdn DR · Structure no. 24C0608

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,964
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kiefer Blvd 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 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 1,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,441 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKiefer Blvd
CrossesSun Creek
Location400 Ft E of Cntry Grdn DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.52546, -121.23062
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,964 (2012)
Projected traffic3,441 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 Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek built?

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

What condition is Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek carry?

About 1,964 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kiefer Blvd 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 51 ft wide.

Who owns Kiefer Blvd over Sun Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.