US Bridges

US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L0.01-SAC · Structure no. 24 0004R

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
6,346 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
115,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,961 by 2043. The structure is 6,346 ft (1,934.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 (I-305) EB
CrossesSacramento Riv I 5 Conns
Location03-SAC-050-L0.01-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.57712, -121.52387
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,346 ft (1,934.3 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,500 (2020)
Projected traffic130,961 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns carry?

About 115,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns?

The structure is 6,346 ft (1,934.3 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (I-305) EB over Sacramento Riv I 5 Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.