US Bridges

Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R5.33-SAC · Structure no. 24 0034J

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path is a concrete slab carrying Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWatt Ave WB 50 Off
CrossesBicycle &pedestrian Path
Location03-SAC-050-R5.33-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.55986, -121.37963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2009)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Watt Ave WB 50 Off over Bicycle &pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.