US Bridges

Watson Way over Cripple Creek

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 0.25 MI W Mariposa Ave · Structure no. 24C0437

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Way over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Watson Way over Cripple Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,257 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Way
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.25 MI W Mariposa Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.70746, -121.28551
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 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2006)
Projected traffic7,257 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Watson Way over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson Way over Cripple Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Watson Way over Cripple Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Watson Way over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Way over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.