US Bridges

Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R10.92-RACO · Structure no. 24 0183

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,182 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesZinfandel DR
CrossesU.S. Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-R10.92-RACO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59121, -121.28767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,182 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50 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 Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Zinfandel DR over U.S. Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.