US Bridges

State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-160-R45.02-SAC · Structure no. 24 0111L

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,331 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 160 SB
CrossesN160-DEL Paso Off Lrt
Location03-SAC-160-R45.02-SAC
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates38.60018, -121.46871
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2009)
Projected traffic26,331 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt 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 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 160 SB over N160-DEL Paso Off Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.