U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R3.47-SAC · Structure no. 24 0286L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive 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 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 115,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,428 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive carry?
About 115,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 WB over Hornet Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.