US Bridges

Mayhew Road over US Highway 50

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R6.98 · Structure no. 24 0215

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayhew Road over US Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mayhew Road over US 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMayhew Road
CrossesUS Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-R6.98
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56234, -121.34958
Functional classUrban Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mayhew Road over US Highway 50 built?

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

What condition is Mayhew Road over US 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 Mayhew Road over US Highway 50 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mayhew Road over US Highway 50?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mayhew Road over US Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.