FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GERBER ROAD

Carrying GERBER ROAD over ELDER CREEK

0.3 MI E OF POWER INN RD, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GERBER ROAD

The GERBER ROAD bridge in Sacramento, California carries GERBER ROAD over ELDER CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 25.4 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,665 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GERBER ROAD compares

▼ 18.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
GERBER ROAD 13.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.2
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
4.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
25.4 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
23.4 m (77 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,665 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0017

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GERBER ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare GERBER ROAD against other structures in Sacramento and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GERBER ROAD?

GERBER ROAD in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GERBER ROAD inspected?

GERBER ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,665 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GERBER ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GERBER ROAD?

GERBER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GERBER ROAD?

GERBER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GERBER ROAD and does age affect safety?

GERBER ROAD was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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