US Bridges

Prewett DR over Willow Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · North of Newington Way · Structure no. 24C0627

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prewett DR over Willow Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Prewett DR over Willow Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPrewett DR
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationNorth of Newington Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.6718, -121.1249
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Prewett DR over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prewett DR over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Prewett DR over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prewett DR over Willow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Prewett DR over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.