US Bridges

State Route 160 over Sacramento River

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-5.86-IST · Structure no. 24 0051

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
626 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 160 over Sacramento River is a steel movable - bascule carrying State Route 160 over Sacramento River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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 5 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,924 by 2042. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 160
CrossesSacramento River
Location03-SAC-160-5.86-IST
RouteState Highway 160
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.17162, -121.59297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2009)
Projected traffic2,924 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 State Route 160 over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is State Route 160 over Sacramento River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 160 over Sacramento River carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 160 over Sacramento River?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 160 over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.