US Bridges

Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N/O Laguna Blvd · Structure no. 24C0605

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDwight Road
CrossesLaguna West Channel
Location0.4 MI N/O Laguna Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43039, -121.46186
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2014)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Dwight Road over Laguna West Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.