US Bridges

Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E Fulton Ave · Structure no. 24C0358

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArmstrong DR
CrossesStrong Ranch Slough
Location0.1 MI E Fulton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59824, -121.39999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2011)
Projected traffic665 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong DR 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 Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong DR over Strong Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.