US Bridges

Wyda Way over Chicken Ranch Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 615 E/O Howe Ave · Structure no. 24C0497

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyda Way over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyda Way over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,581 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWyda Way
CrossesChicken Ranch Slough
Location615 E/O Howe Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.59988, -121.41326
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2015)
Projected traffic3,581 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyda Way over Chicken Ranch Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyda 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wyda Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.