State Route 51 NB over H Street
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-1.20-SAC · Structure no. 24 0189R
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 51 NB over H Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 51 NB over H Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,217 by 2045. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 51 NB over H Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 51 NB over H Street 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 State Route 51 NB over H Street carry?
About 90,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 51 NB over H Street?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 51 NB over H Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.