US Bridges

Apple Road over Fruit Channel

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.65 MI Se/O Dillard Road · Structure no. 24C0612

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Road over Fruit Channel is a steel culvert carrying Apple Road over Fruit Channel in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApple Road
CrossesFruit Channel
Location0.65 MI Se/O Dillard Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45127, -121.17179
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2016)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Apple Road over Fruit Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Road over Fruit Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Apple Road over Fruit Channel carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apple Road over Fruit Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Apple Road over Fruit Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.