US Bridges

Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Just N of Pond View DR · Structure no. 24C0632

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParkway Drive
CrossesHumbug Creek
LocationJust N of Pond View DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67718, -121.12673
Functional classUrban 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic866 by 2044
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 Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Drive over Humbug 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Drive over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.