FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAVERNOR RD

Carrying TAVERNOR RD over PASTURE CREEK

0.9 MI S DILLARD RD, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAVERNOR RD

The TAVERNOR RD bridge in Sacramento, California carries TAVERNOR RD over PASTURE CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,163 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How TAVERNOR RD compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
TAVERNOR RD 22.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.7
Serviceability /30
26.1
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.2 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
14.5 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,163 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0261

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAVERNOR RD 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 TAVERNOR RD 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 TAVERNOR RD?

TAVERNOR RD in Sacramento, California, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAVERNOR RD inspected?

TAVERNOR RD'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 1,163 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for TAVERNOR RD?

TAVERNOR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAVERNOR RD?

TAVERNOR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TAVERNOR RD and does age affect safety?

TAVERNOR RD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

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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