Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-7.99-SAC · Structure no. 24 0125L
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp 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 NB over State Route 51 & Ramp carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp?
The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave NB over State Route 51 & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.