US Bridges

Winding Way over Chicago Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI W of Chicago Ave · Structure no. 24C0623

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Way over Chicago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winding Way over Chicago Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,335 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinding Way
CrossesChicago Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Chicago Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6451, -121.25631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,204 (2018)
Projected traffic4,335 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Winding Way over Chicago Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Way over Chicago 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Way over Chicago Creek carry?

About 3,204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winding Way over Chicago Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Way over Chicago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.