U.S. HIGHWAY 50
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-R2.63-Sac, Sacramento County, California received a condition grade of B (75/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 231K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over 65th Street.
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 75/100. 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 1971 and is now 55 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. U.S. HIGHWAY 50 carries an average daily traffic count of 231,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing 65th Street. 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
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 is a 55-year-old bridge located 03-Sac-050-R2.63-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over 65th Street with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 231K vehicles per day. Built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, the structure spans 49.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (75/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 has a Condition Score of 75/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 carries approximately 231K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 49.4 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 50 in 03-Sac-050-R2.63-Sac, Sacramento County, California.
No, U.S. 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.
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 is located 03-Sac-050-R2.63-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over 65th Street. Its coordinates are 38.550353, -121.428156. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over 65th Street. The bridge is 49.4 meters long and was built in 1971, with reconstruction in 2012.
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.