US Bridges

Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI N of Gerber RD · Structure no. 24C0637

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,360
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 25,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElkgrove-Florin RD
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Gerber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.48389, -121.37175
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,360 (2019)
Projected traffic33,000 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 SystemYes

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 Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek carry?

About 25,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Elkgrove-Florin RD over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.