US Bridges

Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-051-8.52 · Structure no. 24 0293R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,733 by 2045. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 51 NB
CrossesE80-E244 Connector Ramp
Location03-SAC-051-8.52
RouteState Highway 51
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64589, -121.37629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2010)
Projected traffic99,733 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp 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 Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 51 NB over E80-E244 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.