US Bridges

Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 400 W Rockwood DR · Structure no. 24C0438

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough 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 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinding Creek RD
CrossesStrong Ranch Slough
Location400 W Rockwood DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59996, -121.37726
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2011)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough built?

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

What condition is Winding Creek RD over Strong 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 Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Creek RD over Strong Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.