US Bridges

Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R0.13-SAC · Structure no. 24 0229

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,808 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlhambra Blvd
CrossesUS 50 50-51-99 Ramps
Location03-SAC-050-R0.13-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.55942, -121.47114
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,808 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps built?

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

What condition is Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps 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 Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Alhambra Blvd over US 50 50-51-99 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.