Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.3 MI N Marconi Ave · Structure no. 24C0176
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54,658
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 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 54,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,047 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough 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 Chicken Ranch Slough carry?
About 54,658 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.