US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 EB over Hornet Drive

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R3.47-SAC · Structure no. 24 0286R

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 EB over Hornet Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 EB 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 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 50 EB
CrossesHornet Drive
Location03-SAC-050-R3.47-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55271, -121.41286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,500 (2017)
Projected traffic151,428 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 U.S. Highway 50 EB over Hornet Drive built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 EB 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 EB 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 EB 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 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 EB over Hornet Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.