US Bridges

Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 1.5 MI NE of Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 24C0609

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,684
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 years old, older 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 12,684 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,756 by 2047. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesFolsom Blvd
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Sunrise Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.61756, -121.24618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,684 (2014)
Projected traffic10,756 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Folsom Blvd over Buffalo 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 Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 12,684 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Folsom Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.