US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R2.63-SAC · Structure no. 24 0318

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 231,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 302,856 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 206 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 50
Crosses65th Street
Location03-SAC-050-R2.63-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.55035, -121.42816
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.9 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231,000 (2017)
Projected traffic302,856 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over 65th Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street 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 U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street carry?

About 231,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over 65th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.