US Bridges

Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · South of Arnold Ave · Structure no. 24C0646

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesDudley Blvd
CrossesMagpie Creek
LocationSouth of Arnold Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65574, -121.38812
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dudley 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 Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Dudley Blvd over Magpie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.