US Bridges

South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.3 MI S of State RTE 16 · Structure no. 24C0173

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,371
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt is a steel arch - deck carrying South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 25,371 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,021 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Watt Ave
CrossesConveyor Belt
Location0.3 MI S of State RTE 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.53501, -121.3705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,371 (2011)
Projected traffic52,021 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt carry?

About 25,371 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns South Watt Ave over Conveyor Belt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).