COTTAGE WAY
Carrying COTTAGE WAY over STRONG RANCH SLOUGH
285 FT E/O RICHMOND ST, Sacramento, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COTTAGE WAY
The COTTAGE WAY bridge in Sacramento, California carries COTTAGE WAY over STRONG RANCH SLOUGH. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,836 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 COTTAGE WAY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,836 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24C0461
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COTTAGE WAY 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 COTTAGE WAY 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 COTTAGE WAY?
COTTAGE WAY in Sacramento, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COTTAGE WAY inspected?
COTTAGE WAY'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 6,836 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COTTAGE WAY 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 COTTAGE WAY?
COTTAGE WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COTTAGE WAY?
COTTAGE WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COTTAGE WAY and does age affect safety?
COTTAGE WAY was built in 1957, making it 69 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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