Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.3 MI N of Northrup Ave · Structure no. 24C0198
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,689
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 47,689 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,162 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Howe Ave over Strong 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 Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough carry?
About 47,689 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Ave over Strong Ranch Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.