US Bridges

State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-R44.71-SAC · Structure no. 24 0100R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,233 by 2041. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 160 NB
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY Northgate
Location03-SAC-160-R44.71-SAC
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates38.59774, -121.47328
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2009)
Projected traffic41,233 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate carry?

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

How long is State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 160 NB over UP RR BNSF RY Northgate?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.