US Bridges

Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI W/O Dry Creek RD · Structure no. 24C0619

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,664
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 62 years old, older 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 18,664 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,751 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkhorn Blvd
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI W/O Dry Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.68381, -121.44378
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,664 (2015)
Projected traffic26,751 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Elkhorn Blvd over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek carry?

About 18,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.