US Bridges

Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI East of Hedge Ave · Structure no. 24C0638

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMccoy Avenue
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.4 MI East of Hedge Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48709, -121.3652
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccoy Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mccoy Avenue over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.