US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R6.34 · Structure no. 24 0173

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
727 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
186,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1973, 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 186,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,327 by 2041. The structure is 727 ft (221.7 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 50
CrossesUP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom
Location03-SAC-050-R6.34
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.56048, -121.36096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length727 ft (221.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,000 (2012)
Projected traffic289,327 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom carry?

About 186,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom?

The structure is 727 ft (221.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over UP RR Scrtd Lrt Folsom?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.