US Bridges

N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-22.41-SAC · Structure no. 24 0268G

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
492 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,088 by 2047. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN5-W50 Connector
CrossesS5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway
Location03-SAC-005-22.41-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.56663, -121.51212
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2015)
Projected traffic28,088 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N5-W50 Connector over S5-E50 Conn Rp Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.