US Bridges

Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-12.50-RACO · Structure no. 24 0170

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,296 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Blvd
CrossesUS Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-12.50-RACO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.60942, -121.27066
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2020)
Projected traffic79,296 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50 built?

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

What condition is Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Blvd over US Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.