US Bridges

S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-0.02-SAC · Structure no. 24 0224F

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
779 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,533 by 2045. The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS51-W50 Connector
CrossesW50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th
Location03-SAC-051-0.02-SAC
RouteState Highway 51
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55991, -121.47578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length779 ft (237.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2010)
Projected traffic37,533 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th built?

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

What condition is S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th 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 S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th?

The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S51-W50 Connector over W50-W ST Off-Ramp & 26th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.