US Bridges

W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-8.46 · Structure no. 24 0291L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,677 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
145,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 145,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,837 by 2045. The structure is 1,677 ft (511.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW80-S51 & W244-S51
CrossesI 80 & SR 244
Location03-SAC-051-8.46
RouteState Highway 51
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64539, -121.37767
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,677 ft (511.1 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,000 (2010)
Projected traffic183,837 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244 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 W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244 carry?

About 145,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244?

The structure is 1,677 ft (511.1 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns W80-S51 & W244-S51 over I 80 & SR 244?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.