US HIGHWAY 50
US HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-12.85, Sacramento County, California received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 121K vehicles daily on US HIGHWAY 50 over Bike Path.
US HIGHWAY 50 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. US HIGHWAY 50 carries an average daily traffic count of 121,000 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Bike Path. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US HIGHWAY 50 is a 64-year-old bridge located 03-Sac-050-12.85 in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Bike Path with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 121K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, the structure spans 38.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
US HIGHWAY 50 has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US HIGHWAY 50 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US HIGHWAY 50 carries approximately 121K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 38.1 meters long and located on US HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-12.85, Sacramento County, California.
No, US HIGHWAY 50 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
US HIGHWAY 50 is located 03-Sac-050-12.85 in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Bike Path. Its coordinates are 38.611028, -121.264531. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US HIGHWAY 50 carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Bike Path. The bridge is 38.1 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 2000.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.