US Bridges

El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.25 MI W Fulton Ave · Structure no. 24C0206

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,101
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 25,101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,441 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Camino Ave
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location0.25 MI W Fulton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61061, -121.40599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,101 (2008)
Projected traffic47,441 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is El Camino 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 El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 25,101 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.