US Bridges

Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.44 MI N Folsom Blvd · Structure no. 24C0413

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,768
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch 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 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 3,768 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDawes ST
CrossesNatomas Ditch
Location0.44 MI N Folsom Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.59305, -121.30886
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,768 (2011)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch built?

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

What condition is Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch carry?

About 3,768 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Dawes ST over Natomas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.