US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R11.87-RACO · Structure no. 24 0172
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 249,778 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 UP RR & Folsom Blvd built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd 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 US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd carry?
About 154,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 50 over UP RR & Folsom Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.