Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough
FairSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E of Howe Ave · Structure no. 24C0415
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,444
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,444 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,095 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alta Arden 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 Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?
About 18,444 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Alta Arden over Chicken Ranch Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.