Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI South Arden Way · Structure no. 24C0199
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,845
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 35,845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,266 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Howe 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 Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?
About 35,845 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.