US Bridges

US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-16.75 · Structure no. 24 0120

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,261 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Highway 50
CrossesUP RR Folsom Blvd
Location03-SAC-050-16.75
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.63975, -121.19749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2020)
Projected traffic200,261 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 50 over UP RR Folsom Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.