Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-7.97-SAC · Structure no. 24 0125R
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,727 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp 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 Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp carry?
About 100,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave SB over State Route 51 & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.