US Bridges

Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 50 Ft N/O North Ave · Structure no. 24C0434

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,232 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMission Ave
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location50 Ft N/O North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.62621, -121.35514
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2010)
Projected traffic7,232 by 2042
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 Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Ave over Chicken 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 Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Ave over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.