Watt Ave over American River
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.6 MI N of S.R. 50 · Structure no. 24C0089
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,010 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave over American River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Watt Ave over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 96,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,916 by 2042. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.7 m) long and 121 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Ave over American River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Watt Ave over American River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Watt Ave over American River carry?
About 96,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave over American River?
The structure is 1,010 ft (307.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave over American River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.