US Bridges

Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 200 W/O Gwen RD · Structure no. 24C0429

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1940, 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,384 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHernando RD
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location200 W/O Gwen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.60799, -121.40573
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2011)
Projected traffic6,384 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

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

What condition is Hernando RD 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 Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hernando RD over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.