Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R3.67-SAC · Structure no. 24 0186
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,874 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50 carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Ave over U.S. Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.