Watt Ave over Arcade Creek
FairSacramento County, California · 0.3 MI N Auburn Blvd · Structure no. 24C0177
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,000
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Ave over Arcade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Watt Ave over Arcade Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 80 years old, older 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,867 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Arcade Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Watt Ave over Arcade Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Watt Ave over Arcade Creek carry?
About 80,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watt Ave over Arcade Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Ave over Arcade Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.