US Bridges

W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R0.14-SAC · Structure no. 24 0227F

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,810 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW50-N51 Connector
CrossesAlhambra Blvd
Location03-SAC-050-R0.14-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.55989, -121.47098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,810 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd built?

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

What condition is W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W50-N51 Connector over Alhambra Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.