US Bridges

ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-R44.65-SAC · Structure no. 24 0100L

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,496 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,496 ft (456 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST RTE 160 SB Lrt
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY Northgate
Location03-SAC-160-R44.65-SAC
RouteState Highway 160
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.59759, -121.47469
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,496 ft (456 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2009)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate?

The structure is 1,496 ft (456 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns ST RTE 160 SB Lrt over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.