ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River
PoorSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-R44.47-SAC · Structure no. 24 0001L
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 620 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 110 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2041. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River carry?
About 26,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River?
The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns ST RTE 160 WB Lrt over American River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.