SOUTH WATT AVE
Carrying SOUTH WATT AVE over CONVEYOR BELT
0.3 MI S OF STATE RTE 16, Sacramento, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH WATT AVE
The SOUTH WATT AVE bridge in Sacramento, California carries SOUTH WATT AVE over CONVEYOR BELT. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,371 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH WATT AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,371 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24C0173
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH WATT AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH WATT AVE against other structures in Sacramento and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH WATT AVE?
SOUTH WATT AVE in Sacramento, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH WATT AVE inspected?
SOUTH WATT AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,371 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH WATT AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH WATT AVE?
SOUTH WATT AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH WATT AVE?
SOUTH WATT AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH WATT AVE and does age affect safety?
SOUTH WATT AVE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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