US Bridges

US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L2.20-SAC · Structure no. 24 0223L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 123,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,812 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 (I-305) WB
Crosses26th Street
Location03-SAC-050-L2.20-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
Coordinates38.55978, -121.47851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,000 (2020)
Projected traffic192,812 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street carry?

About 123,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (I-305) WB over 26th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.