FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RUSH RIVER DR

Carrying RUSH RIVER DR over MAIN CANAL

1/4 MI S LITTLE RIVER WAY, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RUSH RIVER DR

The RUSH RIVER DR bridge in Sacramento, California carries RUSH RIVER DR over MAIN CANAL. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 29.4 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,715 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 55.4 metric tons.

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

How RUSH RIVER DR compares

▲ 24.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
RUSH RIVER DR 55.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
55.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
29.4 m (96 ft)
Deck Width
18.9 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,715 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0374

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 RUSH RIVER DR 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 RUSH RIVER DR 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 RUSH RIVER DR?

RUSH RIVER DR 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 RUSH RIVER DR inspected?

RUSH RIVER DR'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 6,715 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RUSH RIVER DR 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 RUSH RIVER DR?

RUSH RIVER DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RUSH RIVER DR?

RUSH RIVER DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RUSH RIVER DR and does age affect safety?

RUSH RIVER DR was built in 1983, making it 43 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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