US Highway 50 over Bike Path
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-12.85 · Structure no. 24 0171
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 50 over Bike Path is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 50 over Bike Path in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,814 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 50 over Bike Path built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US Highway 50 over Bike Path 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 US Highway 50 over Bike Path carry?
About 121,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 50 over Bike Path?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 50 over Bike Path?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.