Main Menu Close Menu

mail Contact

Search Close

Translate

Department

Community Development

Department

Community Response

Department

Convention and Cultural Services

Department

Finance

Department

Fire Department

Department

Human Resources

Department

Information Technology

Department

Mayor and Council

Department

Office of Public Safety Accountability

Department

Office of the City Attorney

Department

Office of the City Auditor

Department

Office of the City Clerk

Department

Office of the City Manager

Department

Office of the City Treasurer

Department

Police Department

Department

Public Works

Department

Utilities

Department

Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment

Category

hiking Activities

Arts & Culture

Camps

Classes & Group Activities

Community Centers

Events & Entertainment

Sports

Swimming

Category

pets Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets

Category

domain_add Building & Planning

Construction

Inspections

Planning

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

store Business

Business

Cannabis

Economic Development

Innovation

Suppliers & Vendors

Category

account_tree City Administration

Accountability & Oversight

Boards & Commissions

City Attorney

City Manager

City Structure & Policies

Customer Service

Elections

Mayor & City Council

Transparency

Category

category City Assets & Data

City Buildings & Property

City Vehicles

Records

Transparency

Category

explore City Regions

Council Districts

Neighborhoods

Property Lines & Surveying

Zoning

Category

diversity_4 Community Support

Accessibility

Community Centers

Community Engagement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Homelessness

Housing

Older Adults

Volunteering

Youth

Category

theater_comedy Culture & History

Arts & Culture

Events & Entertainment

Sacramento History

Category

business_center Employment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Employees & Retirees

Employment

Volunteering

Workforce Development

Category

directions Infrastructure

Bridges

Drinking Water

Information Technology

Infrastructure Finance

Stormwater & Flooding

Streets & Roads

Trails

Wastewater & Sewer

Category

gavel Law, Code & Compliance

Code Enforcement

Inspections

Law & Code

Permits

Category

payments Money

Accounting

City Budget

Claims, Rebates & Discounts

Debt Management

Economic Development

Grants

Infrastructure Finance

Investment & Cash Management

Payments & Fees

Taxes

Category

park Outdoors & Sustainability

Bicycles

Boating

Camps

Climate & Sustainability

Parks

Scooters

Sports

Swimming

Trails

Trees

Weather

Category

local_police Safety

Alternative Response

Crime

Emergency Management

Emergency Response

Fire

Inspections

Police Department

Prevention & Personal Safety

Stormwater & Flooding

Weather

Category

directions_car Transportation

Bicycles

Boating

Driving

Electric Vehicles

Parking

Public Transportation

Scooters

Traffic

Walking

Category

delete_sweep Utility Services

Drinking Water

Recycling

Trash

Wastewater & Sewer

Back to categories Back to Departments

Search for content

SITE NAVIGATION

Transportation Projects

Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Transportation Projects

Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Project description

The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works is proposing to replace the Arcade Creek Bridge on Auburn Boulevard due to its structurally deficient and functionally obsolete status, as determined by the Federal Highway Administration criteria. The project site is located in the north eastern corner of the City of Sacramento, near the border with Sacramento County, where Auburn Boulevard crosses Arcade Creek, east of Winding Way and west of Park Road and the I-80 ramps. The existing bridge over Arcade Creek is a reinforced concrete T-beam structure that was originally constructed in 1927, and then widened in 1965. The bridge has two spans with a total length of 70 feet. It carries two lanes of traffic in both the eastbound and westbound direction, with a left turn pocket for westbound to southbound users. The current structure does not provide sidewalks or bike lanes that meet current standards.

The new bridge will be 100 feet wide and be raised slightly to remain operational during a 20-year storm event. The new bridge will carry two lanes of traffic in each direction, provide an additional left lane for westbound to southbound users at the Auburn Blvd./Winding Way to improve intersection operations, and will also provide standard sidewalks and bike lanes in the project area (see figure below).

Cross section of the proposed bridge replacement project.

open_in_full

Benefits

The proposed bridge replacement will provide a new bridge that is consistent with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Caltrans design standards for roadway geometry, accessibility, traffic safety, and structural integrity. The profile of the bridge will be raised slightly which will allow the bridge to stay above water and operational during a 20-year storm event.

The project will also widen the bridge which will allow for the addition of a second left turn lane onto southbound Winding Way, continuous bike lanes and ADA compliant sidewalks throughout the project area. These changes will help address operational deficiencies and traffic congestion - most notable during peak evening commute hours which affects an estimated 30,900 vehicles a day.

Cost and funding

The estimated construction cost of replacing the Arcade Creek Bridge including Construction Management is approximately $15.3M and is primarily funded through the federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funding with City Major Street Construction Funds being used as the Local Match. The County of Sacramento has partnered with the City to provide funding for the additional bridge width required for the additional left turn lane as the additional structure width was not eligible for HBP funding.

Schedule

The City is currently advertising the project for construction with bids due in early March. Construction efforts are expected to begin in late May 2025.

Stay up to date on the project schedule by following the Public Works Department on Facebook. Or sign up for the City Express Newsletter to receive citywide news.

Construction Impacts – What to Expect

Removal and replacement of the structure over Arcade Creek will be a difficult process and must be completed during the dry season when the creek has minimal flows. For this reason the project will be closing Auburn Boulevard, between Winding Way and the SR-244 Ramps as shown above. The closure will start at the end of May so this work can proceed as quickly as possible. The City and County recognize that this is an inconvenience for area residents and encourage interested parties to view the Detour Map (below) and plan accordingly.

Lanes will remain open between Winding Way and Auburn Blvd to the west of the project with the exception isolated closures for final paving operations. Lanes will remain open between SR-44 ramps and Auburn Blvd to the east of the project. The primary detour will utilize Watt Avenue as shown on the detour exhibit below (red route). A local detour route will be available for residents, businesses, and local traffic (blue routes).

Once a contractor has been selected, more detailed information will be provided on this site.

Project map showing east and westbound traffic detours

open_in_full

Click to expand and view full detour map.

Construction Hotline and Email

Construction can present challenges to residents and travelers. The City has established a project specific hotline and email address to address these concerns in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns related to the construction effort please do not hesitate to reach out to the number/email below. These will be conveyed directly to the Construction management team.

Construction Hotline: Coming Soon, Once Construction Begins
Construction Email: admin@arcadecreekbridge.com

Contact

Nick Ahantab, Assistant Civil Engineer
Direct: 916-279-1907
Email: nahantab@cityofsacramento.org

ON THIS PAGE