US Bridges

Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI East of Howe Ave · Structure no. 24C0205

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,666
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete slab carrying Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 29,666 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,256 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArden Way
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location0.1 MI East of Howe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.596, -121.41313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,666 (2008)
Projected traffic56,256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 29,666 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Arden Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.