Watt Ave over American River Drive
GoodSacramento County, California · American River DR · Structure no. 24C0090
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave over American River Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying Watt Ave over American River Drive in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 65,629 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Ave over American River Drive built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Watt Ave over American River Drive 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 Drive carry?
About 96,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave over American River Drive?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave over American River Drive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.