US Bridges

E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive

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

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E50-E16 (howe) Off 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,712 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE50-E16 (howe) Off
CrossesHornet Drive
Location03-SAC-050-R3.47-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55249, -121.41281
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2017)
Projected traffic32,712 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 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 E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive built?

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

What condition is E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E50-E16 (howe) Off 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns E50-E16 (howe) Off over Hornet Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.