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Sacramento County, CA · Structure #24 0242

US HIGHWAY 50

US HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-13.94, Sacramento County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 121K vehicles daily on US HIGHWAY 50 over Buffalo Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
121K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
6.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US HIGHWAY 50
Crosses Over
Buffalo Creek
State
California
County
Sacramento County
Location
03-Sac-050-13.94
Year Built
1962
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
121,000
Lanes
8
Length
6.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
24 0242

About This Bridge

US HIGHWAY 50 is a 64-year-old bridge located 03-Sac-050-13.94 in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Buffalo Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 121K vehicles per day. Built in 1962, the structure spans 6.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

03-Sac-050-13.94, Sacramento County, California

38.617914, -121.246411

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Frequently Asked Questions

US HIGHWAY 50 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

US HIGHWAY 50 was built in 1962, 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 8 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on US HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-13.94, Sacramento County, California.

Yes, US HIGHWAY 50 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

US HIGHWAY 50 is located 03-Sac-050-13.94 in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Buffalo Creek. Its coordinates are 38.617914, -121.246411. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US HIGHWAY 50 carries US HIGHWAY 50 over Buffalo Creek. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 1962.

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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.