US Bridges

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

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L2.43-SAC · Structure no. 24 0234F

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
558 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W50-S99 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 E50-N51 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W50-S99 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 E50-N51 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,896 by 2041. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW50-S99 Connector
CrossesUS 50 S51-E50 E50-N51
Location03-SAC-050-L2.43-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55934, -121.47433
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,896 by 2041
Trucks6%
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-S99 Connector over US 50 S51-E50 E50-N51 built?

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

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

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.