US Bridges

Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 340 Ft E/O Ethan Way · Structure no. 24C0472

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,171 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHurley Way
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location340 Ft E/O Ethan Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58885, -121.41889
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,329 (2015)
Projected traffic32,171 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurley Way 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 Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?

About 20,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.