US Bridges

Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R5.40-SAC · Structure no. 24 0034T

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path is a concrete slab carrying Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWatt EB 50 On-Ramp
CrossesBicycle &pedestrian Path
Location03-SAC-050-R5.40-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.55798, -121.3781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2009)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Watt EB 50 On-Ramp over Bicycle &pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.