US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-13.94 · Structure no. 24 0242
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,920 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 121,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US Highway 50 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.