US Bridges

Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI N Cottage Way · Structure no. 24C0357

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,557
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,557 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell ST
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location0.2 MI N Cottage Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.60656, -121.41061
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,557 (2007)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell ST 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 Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 3,557 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bell ST over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.