US Bridges

Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.8 MI S of Elkhorn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0634

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,152
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,540 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRio Linda Blvd
CrossesNorth Channel Dry Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Elkhorn Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67257, -121.45551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,152 (2016)
Projected traffic20,540 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 15,152 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Linda Blvd over North Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.