US Bridges

Fulton Ave over State Route 51

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-6.79-SAC · Structure no. 24 0123

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Ave over State Route 51 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fulton Ave over State Route 51 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,164 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFulton Ave
CrossesState Route 51
Location03-SAC-051-6.79-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.63095, -121.40151
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic21,164 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fulton Ave over State Route 51 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Fulton Ave over State Route 51 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton Ave over State Route 51 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Ave over State Route 51?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Ave over State Route 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.