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Sacramento County, CA · Structure #24 0003

STATE ROUTE 51

STATE ROUTE 51 in 03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac, Sacramento County, California received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 160K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 51 over American River.

C
56/100
56
Condition Score
160K
Daily Traffic
1954
Year Built
576m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 51
Crosses Over
American River
State
California
County
Sacramento County
Location
03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac
Year Built
1954
Reconstructed
1966
Age
72 years
Daily Traffic
160,000
Lanes
6
Length
576 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
24 0003

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 51 is a 72-year-old bridge located 03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 51 over American River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 160K vehicles per day. Built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, the structure spans 576 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac, Sacramento County, California

38.586731, -121.447767

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 51 has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 51 was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 51 carries approximately 160K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 576 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 51 in 03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac, Sacramento County, California.

No, STATE ROUTE 51 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

STATE ROUTE 51 is located 03-Sac-051-2.61-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 51 over American River. Its coordinates are 38.586731, -121.447767. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 51 carries STATE ROUTE 51 over American River. The bridge is 576 meters long and was built in 1954, with reconstruction in 1966.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.