US Bridges

N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-22.50-SAC · Structure no. 24 0270H

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
685 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,635 by 2047. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN&S5-E50 Connector
Crosses3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST
Location03-SAC-005-22.50-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56704, -121.50879
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2015)
Projected traffic87,635 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST built?

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

What condition is N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST 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 N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N&S5-E50 Connector over 3rd ST Offramp & 5th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.