US Bridges

Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-15.76 · Structure no. 24 0168

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,834 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesHazel Ave
CrossesU.S. Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-15.76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.63113, -121.21746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,834 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50 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 Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Ave over U.S. Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.