Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R9.51-RACO · Structure no. 24 0175
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,101 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 92 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mather Field Road over U.S. 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 Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Mather Field Road over U.S. Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.