US Bridges

Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch

Good

Sacramento County, California · Bradshaw & Sheldon RD · Structure no. 24C0636

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,716
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,716 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,330 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBradshaw & Sheldon
CrossesLaguna Creek East Branch
LocationBradshaw & Sheldon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.438, -121.33493
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,716 (2019)
Projected traffic37,330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch carry?

About 28,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Bradshaw & Sheldon over Laguna Creek East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.