FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD SACRAMENTO RD

Carrying OLD SACRAMENTO RD over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK

0.2 MI W OF LATROBE RD, Amador, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD SACRAMENTO RD

The OLD SACRAMENTO RD bridge in Amador, California carries OLD SACRAMENTO RD over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 375 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How OLD SACRAMENTO RD compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of California bridges
62
Bridges in Amador · 15 in Poor condition
OLD SACRAMENTO RD 16.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
26C0018

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 OLD SACRAMENTO 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 OLD SACRAMENTO RD against other structures in Amador 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 OLD SACRAMENTO RD?

OLD SACRAMENTO RD in Amador, 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 OLD SACRAMENTO RD inspected?

OLD SACRAMENTO 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 375 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD SACRAMENTO RD 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 OLD SACRAMENTO RD?

OLD SACRAMENTO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD SACRAMENTO RD?

OLD SACRAMENTO RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD SACRAMENTO RD and does age affect safety?

OLD SACRAMENTO RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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