51st ST over U.S. Highway 50
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R1.63-SAC · Structure no. 24 0315
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st ST over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50 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 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 51st ST over U.S. Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.