FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLAY STATION RD

Carrying CLAY STATION RD over HADSELVILLE CREEK

0.1 MI N/O SR 104, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLAY STATION RD

The CLAY STATION RD bridge in Sacramento, California carries CLAY STATION RD over HADSELVILLE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,025 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

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

How CLAY STATION RD compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
CLAY STATION RD 18.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
1971
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,025 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0276

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CLAY STATION RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CLAY STATION 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 CLAY STATION RD?

CLAY STATION RD in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLAY STATION RD inspected?

CLAY STATION 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 1,025 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CLAY STATION RD?

CLAY STATION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLAY STATION RD?

CLAY STATION RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CLAY STATION RD and does age affect safety?

CLAY STATION RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.

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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