US Bridges

Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · Just South of Main Ave · Structure no. 24C0639

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesRio Linda Blvd
CrossesMagpie Creek
LocationJust South of Main Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.65448, -121.44754
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie 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 Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Linda Blvd over Magpie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.