US Bridges

Florin Road over Elder Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · W of Arroyo Willow Drive · Structure no. 24C0640

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florin Road over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Florin Road over Elder Creek 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,832 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFlorin Road
CrossesElder Creek
LocationW of Arroyo Willow Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49618, -121.35641
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,832 by 2042
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 Florin Road over Elder Creek built?

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

What condition is Florin Road 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 Florin Road over Elder Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Florin Road over Elder Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Florin Road over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.