US Bridges

Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 160 Ft E/O Hesket Way · Structure no. 24C0495

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWittkop Way
CrossesStrong Ranch Slough
Location160 Ft E/O Hesket Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59234, -121.40381
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 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2015)
Projected traffic1,689 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wittkop Way 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 Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wittkop Way over Strong Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.