US Bridges

Bradshaw Road over US Highway 50

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R7.75 · Structure no. 24 0216

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road over US Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradshaw 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 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,887 by 2041. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road
CrossesUS Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-R7.75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56648, -121.33649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2020)
Projected traffic44,887 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bradshaw Road over US Highway 50 built?

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

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

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road over US Highway 50?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw Road over US Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.