Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-080-M10.36 · Structure no. 24 0290
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 534 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,293 by 2047. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt carry?
About 75,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt?
The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave over I 80 E80-E244 Lrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.