Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R5.34 · Structure no. 24 0034
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,183 by 2041. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Avenue over US Highway 50 & Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.