5th Ave over State Route 99
PoorSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-23.69-SAC · Structure no. 24 0156
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th Ave over State Route 99 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Ave over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Ave over State Route 99 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Ave over State Route 99 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 5th Ave over State Route 99?
The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Ave over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.