FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIR OAKS BLVD

Carrying FAIR OAKS BLVD over BRANCH ARCADE CREEK

S OF GREENBACK LANE, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIR OAKS BLVD

The FAIR OAKS BLVD bridge in Sacramento, California carries FAIR OAKS BLVD over BRANCH ARCADE CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,211 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FAIR OAKS BLVD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
FAIR OAKS BLVD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
30.5 m (100 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,211 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0635

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAIR OAKS BLVD 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 FAIR OAKS BLVD 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 FAIR OAKS BLVD?

FAIR OAKS BLVD in Sacramento, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAIR OAKS BLVD inspected?

FAIR OAKS BLVD'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 18,211 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIR OAKS BLVD 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 FAIR OAKS BLVD?

FAIR OAKS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIR OAKS BLVD?

FAIR OAKS BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAIR OAKS BLVD and does age affect safety?

FAIR OAKS BLVD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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