US Bridges

E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R0.10-SAC · Structure no. 24 0232G

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,619 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE50-N51 Connector
CrossesUS 50 S51-E50 W50-S99
Location03-SAC-050-R0.10-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.5582, -121.47211
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2020)
Projected traffic53,619 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99 built?

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

What condition is E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99 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 E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E50-N51 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 W50-S99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.